WRITING TEST 14
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
•ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
• ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
Parents should not pressure their children to choose a particular profession. Young peple should have freedom to choose the career path they like. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In several parts of the world, humans live near the protected areas which preserve and safeguard the wildfire. What problems could this situation cause? What solutions you can suggest?
The shown Line graph below illustrates the condition of participation by club members to different courses.
As part of education, students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the percentage of adults participating in foreign language learning in five European countries from 2005 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
ou recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:
say which part-time course you booked
explain why you need to cancel your booking
ask about booking a different course
art is considered an essential part of all culutres throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology, and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
Many old buildings protected by law are part of a nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by new ones. Do you agree or disagree?
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
The chart below shows the annual number of rentals and sales (in various formats) of film from a particular store between 2002 and 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
– thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it
– describe some other presents that you received
– explain some of the things you did on your birthday.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
the bar chart below shows the number of miles travelled in a year by a men and woman for six different purposes in a particular country. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK, in 1997 and 2007.
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, give details of your study plan explain why you want to get a part time job suggest how your friend could help you find a job
the line graph show the amount of shop closures and openings in a particular nation from 2011 to 2018.
The pie charts show the percentage of energy that manufactured from six different sources in a particular country in the years 1985 and 2003.
You have just moved into a new home and are plannig to hold a party.
You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
. introduce yourself
. discribe your plans for the party
. invite your neibourhour to come
Many people today choose to take part in extreme sports (e.g. skydiving, rock climbing). Why do you think people want to do these sports? Who do you think should pay if people injure themselves while doing an extreme sport?
You are having a party. Write an invitation letter to your friend. In your message you should
• explain why you are having the party
• tell her when and where it is
• say who will be there
• what to bring/wear etc
Write a letter
The table below the results of a 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 comparison where relevant.
The charts below shoes one government's spending on culture ad education in 1995 and 2005 and the number of people participating in Arts events in the same year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that teaching music in schools is a vital part of growing up and the human experience, whilst others believe that teaching music in schools is a waste of time and resources. Discuss both these views and gife your own opinion.
Most of our information comes from the internet nowadays. Some people say that a large part of the information we get is incorrect. Do you agree or disagree?
The plans below show how the ground floor of a particular building has changed over time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are interested in applying for a part-time job at a local museum. Write a letter to the museum director. In your letter:
explain why you are interested in the job
describe any relevant experience you have
say when you would be available to start
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Television has become an important part of our lives. What are the causes behind it? Is it a positive or negative development?
Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more traditional pastimes than spending all day indoors. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
THE 2 DIAGRAMS SHOWS THE MAIN PARTS OF A HOT AIR BALLOON AND INDECATE HOW IT WORKS
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend about your planned party
ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate. How to answer this task? Introduce the pie charts. Write what do they summarize. Write a general overview. Write in brief the main trends. Describe the first chart. Tell about the activities on the boys' chart and their popularity. Use linking structures and vocabulary to describe graphs. Describe the second chart. Tell about the activities on the girls' chart and their popularity. Use words from academic wordlist.
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:
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.
You recently received an invitation to a dinner party at your friend's house. Write a letter to accept the invitation. In your letter:
- explain why you are accepting the invitation
- describe why you are looking forward to the dinner party
- offer to bring a dish to share
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
The chart shows the information relating to people within 15-minute drive service in a particular region in the UK. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons with relevant
You are going to have a family party in a private room in a
hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter, say:
● why you need to use this private room
● what you need them to provide for the party
● inquire about the price of the food you are ordering
You just moved to a new home and planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb the neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter
introduce yourself
describe your plans for the party
invite your neighbour to come.
You and your friend recently went on a holiday together. You have a problem with your photos taken during the holiday. Write a letter to ask your friend for a particular photo and say
What is a problem with that photograph of yours
Which photo would you like from him/her
Why do you need this photo
In the modern education system, presentations have become a crucial part of the learning process. Some people argue that this is an effective method for students to learn and develop essential skills, while others believe it puts unnecessary pressure on students. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart gives some detailed information about the rate of export in a Particular country in five different items in 2015 and the following year.
Some people believe that school children should not be given homework. Others believe that homework is an essential part of education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group acitivities in their free time. Others say that this is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
·say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
·explain why you won't be able to attend the party
·give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
describe what the group doesexplain why the group is good for the communitysuggest alternative days and times for practice
In many parts of the world, childeren's lives very different from today. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of life for childeren in the past?
Nowadays, schools in various parts of the world report that students tend to have behavioural problems. Unfortunately, this will make it harder for schools to educate students as problematic behaviours are likely to interfere with the education process.
There are some reasons as to why students behave inappropriately. Firstly, the way society works these days affect students’ behavioural patterns. For instance, parents might spend more time at work than at home and as a result, children lack parental guidance, not knowing how they are supposed to behave. This, in turn, is likely to cause them to have behavioural problems. Secondly, such behaviours might be caused by external influences, such as internet and television. Students, for example, might watch TV shows that use a lot of violence. Therefore, they are likely to imitate in real life by being more aggressive and using more violence. After all, students, especially teenagers, are easily affected by external parties.
In order to counter such problem, teachers should be friendly while still maintaining their professionalism. By being friendly, teachers might be able to understand students’ point of views and thus devise the right strategies to connect with them. This is because students are more likely to listen to teachers if they feel they can relate to the teachers and that the teachers understand them. Furthermore, it is also important to handle students patiently. This is really crucial since rough treatments might worsen their behaviours or encourage them to play truant. It is, therefore, wiser to be patient and guide students gradually to be well-behaved rather than using force to do so.
In conclusion, behavioural problems result from the way society works these days (e.g. lack of parental guidance) and external parties, such as bad influences from TV shows. Nevertheless, by understanding students’ views and guiding them patiently, students can gradually change and behave in a more appropriate manner.
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why students choose to study a particular UK University in 1987 and 2007.
Some researchers believe that all children need to learn a musical instrument as part of their education. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?