in their advertising, businnesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this ? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In the past school lessons used the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teaching students. Do the advantages of using technology in school outweigh the disadvantages?
In many parts of the world, it is common for one parent to stay at home and raise a new born child while the other works full-time to earn money. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Restoration of old buildings in main cities involves enormous government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to spend this money to build new houses and roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to this famous actor. In your letter
• give some information about the new theatre
• invite her/him to open the new theatre
• explain why she/he would be a good person to open the theatre
In newspaper, local hospital advertised for people to do unpaid work in the hospital
Write a letter
Why do you want to do unpaid work
Which kind of work do you want
When you can join the hospital
Write a letter to a friend who is currently moving into a new home. Write to your friend
Asking about the new home
Telling them you can help
Describing how you can help
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisement tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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 himlher your other news
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The maps show the evolution of Youngsville, New Zealand, over a 25-year period between 1980 and 2005.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To write extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this argument.
With the recent development in technology like e-books some people feel that the printed media like books, newspaper and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that these forms of media will never disappear What's your opinion?
With the increasing use and development of new technology, many machines are now able to do the work which people used to perform. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that the government should invest more money in public transportation rather than building new roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
You have recently moved to a new city. Write a letter to your friend and tell them:
Why you moved to the new city
Describe your new place
Invite them to visit you
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as teamwork. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions.
Some people think that detailed criminal descriptions in newspapers and TV have bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Technology has created new types of hobbies. Nowadays, many children spend much time playing computer games or mobile games. What problems are associated with this? What are some possible solutions?
the chart below shows the changes that took place in three diferent areas of crime in Newport City centre from 2002-2012. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays group of people believe that newspaper is the best way to ger news,However, other people think that social media is better. This essay discuss both of this veaws and explain why I think that media is better than newspaper. to begin with the main reason
Some business find that their new employees lack in basic interpersonal skills such as the lack of ability to work with colleagues as a team. What are the causes and suggest possible solutions? Also provide relevant examples from your experience.
Nowadays government are investing more in public transport such as buses and trains rather than in building New roads........................ Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
The graph below show the income of four cafes in new york over last year
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
The line graph shows TV news viewing figures over a one-year period
One of your friends has just had a twin and for some reason you can not visit them in their town.
You should write a letter to your friendand in your letter you should
Congratulate them on the new born babies
Explain why you can not go visit them
Offer to help in case they need help.
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old housing styles in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own style. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The table below shows employment patterns for males and females in New Zealand in 1993 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparisons where relevant. (Trung)
The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two possible sites for the school.
In companies promotions to high positions should be given to employees inside the company , not to someone from outsiders or new hiring. Do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything, they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement. Give reason for your answer and includes any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
I many places, new homes needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is omre important to protect the coutryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
Your local library is hiring a new staff member, and you are interested in applying for the position.
Write a letter to the library manager to apply for the job.
•explain why you are interested in working at the library
• describe your relevant qualifications and experience
ask about the next steps in the hiring process
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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
ome people think that government should spend money on railways. Others believe that there should be more investment into new roads. Discuss both views and give your opinion
some people like to try new things, for example , place to visit & types of food.Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes & give your own oponion.
Your English-spaekng fiend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your firend. In your email recommmend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn Explainn how your friend could learn this sport Suggest that you both learn this sport together
16.In some countries, there are not enough medical and educational facilities in rural areas. Some people believe newly graduated teachers and doctors should be sent to rural areas to work for some time, while others suggest that people should be free to choose a place to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter
You recently read an article in newspaper about someone you know personally.
You found some information is wrong. Write a letter to editor to inform him about it. Use the following points.
What is the article about?
WHat is the error?
What you expect an editor to do?
The chart below shows the changes that took place in 3 different areas of crime in newport city centre from 2003 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and and make comparisons where relevant.
You are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:-
- What activities you have planned
- When the first meeting takes place and where
Some people say that Ebooks and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazines.tp what extent do you agree or disagree
You recently read an article in the newspaper about someone whom you know personally but have not heard from in a long time. You found that some of the information published was incorrect.
Write a letter to editor to inform him about it. In your letter,
● state what the article is about
● mention the error(s)
● describe what you expect from the editor
You recently read an article in the newspaper about someone whom you know personally but have not heard from in a long time. You found that some of the information published was incorrect.
Write a letter to editor to inform him about it. In your letter,
● state what the article is about
● mention the error(s)
● describe what you expect from the editor
In their advertisements, business nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
univer
• explain why you changed jobs
• describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
In many countries, governments and individuals spend too much money on national celebrations such as New Year and religious festivals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?