Some people think that only government could make changes in society and individuals can not do anything to new develpment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You arranged to visit a friend abroad but an important event at home has forced you to change the dates of your visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain the importance of the event
apologize for the situation
suggest a new arrangement
Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new towns rather than shopping malls. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information about the population of New Zealand between 2011 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
The map below is of the town of Galrsdon. A new supermarket is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others contest those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. What is your position? Discuss both sides in your response.
In their advertising, bussiness nowdays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way. why is this? do you think it is positive or negative development?
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
There are more new towns being built nowadays it is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centres for individual to spend their free time to .what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend from another coutry moving to your city for work. he asked you to advise about living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
1. suggest an interesting part of the city to live in.
2. describe the public transport in your city.
3. say how your friend can meet new people there.
You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing.
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Some people say that using animals to test new products for human consumption should be banned in all countries. To what extent do you agree? Give clear arguments and examples to state your stance.
The graph gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand between 1901 and 2101. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have begun a new course at university and the professor gave you the first assignment of the course.You are not sure how to write the assignment.
Write an email to your professor.In your letter:
State your purpose
Explain the problem
Ask for an appoinment to discuss it
TASK-1
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.
YThe two line graphs below show New Zealand import figures from Australia and Japan in the years 1994 - 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantanges outweigh the disadvamtages?
You work for the Angus Hotel Group. There is a new position opening in your department. Write to your manager and apply for the job. In the letter,
-Describe who you are and current role
-Explain why you would like to apply for the new position
-Suggest how the manager can assist with your application
Write a letter to the local authorities for requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
- Mention about the current sports facilities available
- What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced
- How the new sports facilities would be of help for the people in your age group
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You should write at least 150 words.
In companies’ promotions to high positions should be given to employees inside the company, not to someone from outside or new hiring. Do you agree or disagree?
Every year more and more people are purchasing new smartphones and discarding their old smartphones which leads to generation of more E-waste. What do you think are the causes for this problem? What are the possible effects?
You recently spent the week on holiday at your friend's house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter; - Say what you like about your friend's new house - Say what you enjoyed most about your holiday - Suggest when and where you could meet next
The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have a great influence in shaping people’s idea. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
Nowadays TV has become an essential part of life. Medium to spread news and awareness and for some it acts like a companion. What is your opinion about this?
More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information, so there is no need for printed books, magazines and newspaper. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The faculty at your university is considering a new course policy. The faculty is asking students to respond to an opinion survey. Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150-200 words. * Students need to take a final exam to pass the course OR Students need to complete a research project to pass the course
Recently, you saw an article in the newspaper/journal about a city or town. you know andsome of the information in the article was incorrect. write a letter to the editor regarding this:
How you know about this city/town
What information was incorrect
what the editor should do about this.
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on T.V and reading them on newspaper. What is the reason? Is it a good or bad idea.
You have seen an advertisement in a newspaper for a job in the city post office during your holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the director of the post office. In your letter,
• introduce yourself
• explain what experience and special skills you have
• explain why you are interested in the job
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?
Some people think restoration of old buildings take huge amount of government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to use this money for development of new buildings and roads. To what extent do you agree/disagree with the statement
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different country.
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 celebration in your country
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ,
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually empahsise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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 articleI have recently
More and more people today expect to get what they want instantly (goods, services, news), without having wait. Why is this? Do you think expectation is a positive or negative development?
Some people suggest that international news should study as a subject in secondary school. However, others say that it will be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The charts give information about the average amount of time per day spent on two common leisure activities of different age groups in New Zealand.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and type of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
Some believe that to give opportunities to the new generation companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree?
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?
Successful people try new things and takes new risks rather than only doing what they know how do well. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that secondary school should add international news as a subject; others think that it is a waste of valuable time. Discuss both views.
More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Therefore there is no longer any need to print books, magazines or newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays business face problems with new employees who have just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
Some people do not like changes and prefer to do things they are good at, while other people like taking risks and trying new things. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
People are encouraged to get rid of things in order to get the news of fashion and the latest technology. Do The disadvantages of a throwaway society outweigh The economic advantages?
Nowadays, different language software are available that restrict the people to learn foreign languages. Learning a new language is important or it’s ok to use the technology for it what is your opinion?
Demand for oil and gas is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that the media, such as newspapers, should be allowed to publish information about people’s private lives. Others, however, think that there should be controls to stop this media from providing this kind of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.