You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. write a letter to your manager. in your letter
-why you want to work in company's head office for six months
-say how your work could be done while you are away
-ask for his/her help in arranging it.
Some people argue that zoos help to preserve wild creatures, while others say that they are inhumane and should be abolished. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
Every country has poor people and every country has different ways of dealing with the poor. What are some of the reasons for poverty? What can we do to help the poor? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that the provision of healthcare is the responsibility of the state, while others believe the individual to be responsible for the costs of their own healthcare. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these perspectives?
Some think that governments should tax unhealthy food to encourage people to eat healthier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend has written a letter to you informing you about his or her plan to visit your country/city.
Write a letter to him/ her. In your letter, write:
what he or she can do in your country/city
advise him about the place he could stay at
suggest to him/her what to pack and bring while coming to travel to your country/city
Regular physical exercise plays an important role in maintaining good health. However, despite the known benefits, many people do not engage in regular physical activity. Discuss the reasons for this and suggest possible solutions.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
-Describe some possible disadvantages
-Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
With a great variety of social networking websites, people often add complete strangers to their friend lists. Do you think that this tendency helps people to find new friends or is it just a mean to increase their self-esteem? Justify your opinion with relevant examples.
Mrs Barrette, 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
•say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going on a month training program to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events' organizer.
Write a letter to the Training Organizer. In your letter
• expressing your interest in the role
• requesting more information about it
• explaining what experience you have
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on public services like education and healthcare, while others think that investing in infrastructure such as roads and bridges is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
•explain why the occasion is special
•ask for her assistance
• set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Joan,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Do you agree or disagree that governments should spend money on other things than art even though art helps develop quality in people’s life? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Both governments and individual are spending vast amounts of money in protecting animals and their habitat. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in the society such as poverty and healthcare. To what extend do you agree?
You have just moved into a new flat. Write a letter to your friend telling them tthat you have moved. In your letter:
- describe the reason why you moved
- describe the new flat
- invite him or her to your new flat
Some employers of er their employees subsidised membership of gyms and sports clubs,believing that this will make their staf healthier and thus more ef ective at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by a modern lifestyle which cannot be treated by modern medicines. Some people think that a return to traditional medicines should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree
Some people think that government should be held responsible when problem of homelessness snd unemployment arise.Do you agree or disagree
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? NN
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _________
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicine and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree? – Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There is a public park near where you live. You have heard that the local council wants to sell
this park. Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Describe the importance of the park
• Say what action you will take if the council continues with this plan
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
“Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
The table shows forested land in millions of hectares in different parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your good friend helped you prepare for an important presentation at work.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- Describe how your friend helped you
- Explain why you appreciate this help
so much
- Offer to do something nice for your
friend to repay the favor
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The graphs below depict information about the Expenditure on Health and education in the UAE (% of GDP) between 1985 and 1993, and also infant mrtality and life expectancy from 1970 to 1992
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about going to college or trying to get a job. You think he should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
. Tell me why he doesn't like going to college
. Explain why the job is right for him
. Offer him suitable jobs
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Dear...
Some people argue that physical education is best way to train students, while some believe studying arts will help more. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Mobile phone usage is held responsible for a lot of medical, social and technical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the advantages offered bymobilephones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people believe that computers are more a hindrance than a help in today's. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. In what ways are computers a hindrance? What is your opinion? Givereasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Scientists agree that people are harming their health by eating too much fat food. Some people think that the solution to this problem is to make people aware of the problems. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With the appearance of electronic devices such as computers and televisions, residents actually work out less which has negative effects on their health. Do you agree or disagree?
Some belive that installing CCTVs in high crime areas will help to reduce crime. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
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 him/her
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying medicines and treatments upon themselves instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 lette to this friend. In your letter
Say why he/she would not enjoy college
explain why getting a good job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types job that would be suitable for him/her
The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that computers are more of a hindrance than a help in today’s society. Others believe that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ome people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that living ịn big cities is bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some say that the most important thing abount being rich is that one has the opportunity to help others. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to store manager of the department store.
In your letter,
-Explain how you heard about the job
-Describe the kind of job you would like to have
-Give details of your experience and qualifications
"Obesity rates are on the rise globally. Discuss the main factors contributing to this health crisis and propose possible solutions to address it."
Last year you met someone on holidays and become friends. He/she has informed you that they will be near to your home town on business in a few months’ time.
Write a letter to your friend inviting them to stay with you. In your letter
• Say how pleased you are to hear from them.
• Invite them to stay with you.
• Tell them about your ideas of how you could spend the time together.
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP* for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012.
Some people think that exercise is the key to health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important . Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Angsa