You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline.
In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss the flight
Explain how missing your flight affected you
Make it clear what you would like the airline to do.
Computers are an essential feature of modern education. Some people believe that certain subjects, such as mathematics, are better taught using computers. Others, however, think that there are aspects of education in which computer use is inadequate. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently bought a laptop from an online store, but when it arrived, it had several problems. Write a letter to the customer service team of the store. In your letter:
describe the issues with the laptop
explain how these problems are affecting your work or daily life
say what you would like the company to do about it
In money countries, people have health problems because they follow an unhealthy lifestyle. What do you think are the reasons for these problems? How can they be solved?
You are visiting a town where you once worked. Write a friend you worked with there.
Include the following in your letter:
Tell your friend about life now.
Give him/her details of your visit.
Arrange how you can meet.
The table and charts below give informations on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
The massive movement of people from agricultural areas to cities in search of employment can lead to serious problems in both places. What are the problems, and how can these be solved?
In some countries, governments try to measure and improve the happiness of their population in a similar way to how economic growth has traditionally been measured and prioritised. To what extent do you agree with this newer approach? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe the purpose of education should be helping the individual to become useful for society, while others believe it should help individuals to achieve their ambitions. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think students should spend time on important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate school. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed school. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion
The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Describe the possible causes and give suggestion on how people should prepare for work in the future.
The diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in the cement-making progress, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of britain. The table shows where the moneys came from and the charts show how it is distributed.
You work for an international company and would like to attend a special family celebration that takes place during working hours. You need to take time off from work. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Give details of the family celebration
explain how much time off you will need
Suggest how your work can be managed while you are away
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you bought for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company to which supplied the equipment. In your letter
-describe the problem with the equipment
-explain how this problem is affecting your work
-say what to want the shop or the company to do
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.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___________, (301)
Some people say that sports play an important role in society. Others, however, think that it is nothing more than a leisure acitivity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, international tourism has become an important source of income. However, it also has negative effects. Do the benefits of international tourism outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram illustrate how steel rods aee manufactured in the furniture industry.
You want to rent out a small apartment to a family, and you have decided to advertise it.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper asking to advertise your ad on the front page of the newspaper. In your letter,
give details of the ad that you want to publish
mention that you want the ad to be published on the front page
say how you would like to pay for the advertisement
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Describe an important lesson you learned in primary school. You should say: what is it when you learned it how you learned it and explain how it became important in your future life.
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
You need to take leave from your work of over one month for personal reasons.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away
suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel . Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangement. Let them know when you will be arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like, and ask them how much the weekend will cost. Also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel .
It has been known that the use of automobiles contributes to environmental harm; however, the number of car-making industries and he frequency of driving are still on the climb. What are the reasons and how to reverse this trend?
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed school. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting
In many countries, prison is the solution to the problem of crime. However, another effective way is to provide people with better education so that they will not become criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and dive your own opinion.
You recently ate at a restaurant. When you got home, you realized you had left your
jacket behind.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter,
• explain how and when you lost your jacket
• describe your jacket
• say what you would like the manager to do to help you find it
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast-food restaurants between 2003 and 2013.
In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing and people wear different clothes. Is it a positive or negative development? How does it affect certain societies and people’s behavior?
The diagram illustrates the process how to produce liquid chocolate. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
In many countries, the numbers of juvenile crimes are increasing. What are the causes? How can parents and teachers help prevent youth crime?
some people say that parents should encourage their children to take parts in organized group activities in their free time, others say that it's important for them to learn how occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
The table shows how export values of diffirent items changedfrom 2009 to 2010
You've chosen to apply for the English teacher position posted in the March issue of the publication Teaching Masters. Mr William, the director of the English programme at The Language Institute of New York, USA, put this ad, you write a letter to Mr William.
In your letter:
⚫ Why are you writing this?
Describe your background and experience. Tell them how to get in touch with you.
The cheaper availability of international transport means that more people are able to travel abroad these days. It is claimed that this is improving understanding among the world’s population. However, others believe it is better to use mass media to find out about more about the world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
“Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people ? What could be done to encourage them to take action?
Some people think that strict punishment for driving offences are the key to reduce accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both views.
Economic growth is the only way to end world poverty. However, some people say it leads to enviroment damage and should be stopped. To what extent do you agree?
The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course 'very good'. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that sport is very important for society. Others, however, argue that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.（重复2011 年老题）
You want to sell your bicycle. Your friend has told you that his cousin might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend’s cousin. In your letter
explain why you are selling the bicycle
describe the bicycle and how much it will cost
suggest a date when your friend’s cousin can come and see the bicycle
School Children should choose the subjects they study from a young age and stop doing subjects they find uninteresting.” How much do you agree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
The diagram shows how rainwater is collected for the use of drinking water in a Australian city.
The two maps display a future plan of university sports centre and how it will change.
Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are infective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?