In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasises that the products are new in some way. why is this ? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Topic: 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 statement?
Write a letter o new our for the noise happened at your house flat.
Many people around the world use social media evryeday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both side of views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club. Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc. Write at least 150 words.
Thanks or acceptance
You recently spent the week on holiday at your friend’s new house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Say what you like about his new house
•Say what you enjoyed most about your holiday
•Suggest when and where you could meet next
Informal
A LOCAL NEWSPAPER IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO DO SOME PART-TIME WORK WRITING FOR THE NEWSPAPER YOU DECIDE TO APPLY FOR THE WORK WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEWSPAPER IN YOUR LETTER EXPLAIN WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DOING THIS WORK. SUGGEST WHAT TOPICS YOU COULD WRITE ABOUT. GIVE YOUR OPINION OF THIS NEWSPAPER
People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons (for example, new experience, career preparation, interested knowledge etc). Why do you think people attend colleges or universities? You should give reasons for your answers using your own ideas and experiences.
You learnt about new software and planning to buy it. Write to company seeking more information about the software you want to buy. In your letter-
* Inform the seller about the exact product that you want to buy
*Introduce yourself
*Say what expectations you have from the product
Raising children is one of the most important missions for many countries. It is recently updated that new mothers and new fathers should take trainings before getting a child. To what extent do you agree ?
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after the birth of the newborn. Do you think the advantages of maternity leave outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently moved to a new apartment and are facing some problems. Write a letter to the landlord.
Explain the problems
Say what you want the landlord to do
State when you would like the issues to be fixed
People attend college or university for many defferent reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university?
The given chart represents the number of tavellers using three vital airports in New York city among 1995 and 2000.
Below is a map of the city of Brandfield. City planners have decided to build a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, S1 and S2 have been proposed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. gpt
The chart shows the usage of yellow taxis and 2 ride-sharing services in New York City from 2015 and 2018.
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter 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 celebrations in your country
The tendency of news media to focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments is harmful for individuals and the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket(s) is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. ▪️Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that the government should stop TV and Newspaper from showing crimes because media coverage of violent crimes is frightening people and encouraging criminals. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
explain why you changed jobsdescribe your new jobtell him/her your other news
You want to invite a famous actor to open the new theatre.
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
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Every year your company organizes a sports event for a local community, but this year they can’t do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this. In your letter
– Express your feelings about missing the sports event
– Tell them about your plans for next year
– Explain how this sports event is useful.
One of your friends ask you to be a partner in his new business.
write a letter to reply him:
- give your opinion about your friend's business idea
- tell him weather or not you have decided to accept his offer
- and explain your reason for this decision
The news media have too much influence on peoples lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that newspapers are better way to get news. Other people believe that other media is more confortable than newspapers. Do you agree or disagree?
Below is a map of the city of Brandfield. City planners have decided to build a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, S1 and S2 have been proposed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa
You have read a news article in the local newspaper about a city or town you know, and some of the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the news editor. In your letter •Say how you know about that city or town •Explain what information was wrong •Suggest how the editor could fix this error.
You have recently moved to 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
The chart below shows the percentages of people accessing news via different media in one country in 2013, 2015, and 2017. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ou have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
(SOFIA) With the rise of the internet more and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
You know that a building company is planning to build new houses in immediate proximity to your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter
– Say how you found out about their plan
– Describe how you feel about it
– Explain what you hope that they do about it
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Vu Huyen)
You are going to visit New Zealand for an “English and Homestay” program. You have just received details of yours homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter:
● introduce yourself
● ask the family some questions
to get information that is
important to you
● tell the family about your
arrival date and time
The chart below gives infomrntion about how commuters travelled to work in one city in New Zealand. Summarise the infomJation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many fast food chains are expanding across the world into new countries. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. you don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
.Say which points in the article you agree with
.Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
.Offer to give guided tour of your twon to the writer of the article
In a number of countries some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing pubic transport. 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.
In a number of countries some prople think it is necessary to spend large sums of the money on constructing new railway linesfor very fast trains between cities. Otherss believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A restaurant has placed for waiters in your local newspaper. write a letter to the applying fo the job
. explain what you are currently doing
. describe your suitabilitu for this area of week
. say when you can attedn an interview.
You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for swimming lessons at your community sports centre. You want to find out more about these lessons. Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In the letter
● describe how well you can swim at the moment
● explain why you want to learn to swim better
● enquire about the time and cost of the swimming lessons
You are living in a Univercity residence , and you have problem with the high levels of noise from a new cafe which open is late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the university. In your letter.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
Explain why you changed job
Describe your new job
tell himlher your other news
Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept the new culture of the foreign country. Others think that they should live as a seperate minority group with a different lifestyle. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(Steve no copyright)
Your company has recently introduced a new work uniform. You are mostly happy with the uniform, but there is one thing that you do not like. Write a letter to your manager. In the letter
say what you like about the uniform
explain what you don’t you like about the uniform
suggest how the uniform can be improved
You have heard about a plan to build new apartments in a public park near your home. You want to give your opinion about this.
Write a letter to the local council .
In your letter:
➢ Explain how you and your family use the park
➢ explain why the park is important for the local society
➢ Describe the possible effects on local people if the park is destroyed?
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what experience and special skills you have
• Explain why you are interested in the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
You have recently moved to a new city. Write a letter to your friend and invite them to visit you. In your letter:
•Tell them about your new home
•Describe the city and what they can do there
•Suggest a time for their visit