The table below compares the income of secondary and high school teachers in five particular countries : Australia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Japan and Korea in 2009.
Some people spend a lot of money on hosting birthday parties, family functions, and other celebrations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
the diagram shows the parts of a coffee maker
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You saw a brochure for a one-week walking tour in the mountains. You're very interested in taking part, but you're not very fit and are worried you wouldn't be able to keep up. Write to the tour operator. In your letter:
• Explain why you're interested in the tour.
• Ask for information about dates and prices.
• Express your concerns about your fitness level.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
n some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Many companies are now allowing employees to work from home at least part of the time. is this a positive or negative development?
The flowchart below shows the process involved in writing a formal academic essay for a particular university course. Describe the stages of the process in a report for a university lecturer.
You are going to have a party. You would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
▪️Explain why you are having the party
▪️Describe your plans for the party
▪️Suggest how your friend can travel to the party and where he / she can stay
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter,
explain why you want to reduce your working hours
say which hours you would like to work
describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………………
Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•
explain why you cannot come
•
give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
•
suggest another time to meet
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,
Freshwater has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand and what measure could governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?
The graph below give information on the number of participant for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selection and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
During the 20th century, contact between different parts from the world has developed rapidly thanks to air travel and telecommunication. To what extent do you agree that societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationships with foreigners brought by international?
Some people think that parents have a powerful influence in child’s life, while the influence from outside the home plays a bigger part of child’s development. To what extent do you agree or disagree
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? These days many students continue their higher education in foreign countries. The main benefit for students studying abroad is access to higher quality education and improved job prospects.
Your colleague has invited you to his farewell party. You will not be able to attend the party, write a letter to the friend.
Explain the situation,
Say why you will not be attending,
Say something about the period you have worked together and his/her work.
You 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
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam..........,
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. what are the causes? these young criminals should to be punished?
You want to apply for financial support from an organisation that helps students pay for their studies. Write a letter to the organisation. In your letter:
– Describe your qualifications and work experience
– Give details about the part-time course you plan to take
– Explain how this course will help you in the future.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about the law
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Carribean island between 2-10 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You share your room with another student in the college hostel. You find it very difficult to study there because he or She always has parties and friends visiting. write a letter to the hostel warden complaining about your displeasure with the roommate.
the charts below show the level o ìf partecipation in education and science in developing and industrialised countries in 1980 and 1990. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The map below shows part of the town of Huntingdon, one as it is now and one showing proposed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries the problem of drug-taking is increasing. Governments and the general public are particularly concerned about young people using illegal drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy and heroin. What methods could be used to prevent young people from taking drugs? Is it appropriate to send young drug-users to prison? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that having sport in schools is a waste of time and resources, whilst other people believe that sport in schools is a vital part of education. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
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 bar chart below shows the percentages of three groups of Japanese children taking part in four kinds of activities in 2018. Summarize 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. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropria.
some people say thata the main environment problem of our time is the loss of a particular species of plants and animals. others say that there are more important environmental problems. discuss both views and give your opinion?
Many people have realised that our whole world, is globalised now but not everyone supports that it is favourable for us. Globalisation have now affected each & every part of the world but it has its then fors and againsts.
Your childhood friend has established his own business. He needs a partner whom he can completely trust and asks you to become his partner.
Write a letter to him. In your letter:
• Give the details about your knowledge in this particular field and your opinion;
• Tell your decision and its reasons;
• Thank him for trust and offer.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Spending time in another country, not as a part of a holiday, is beneficial for one's personal development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Provide reasons and examples to support your answer.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum."
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
• explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
• describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
• give details of when you would be available for work
The two diagrams illustrate the main parts of a hot air balloon and indicate how it ascends and descends in flight. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
many chilren are encouraged by their parent to get a part time job. what are the advantages and disadvantages to children doing so?
You share your room with another student in the college hostel. You find it very difficult to study there because he or she always has parties and friends visiting. Write a letter to the hostel warden complaining about your displeasure with the room-mate.
The graph below show the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country
Globalization has allowed people to work and live in any part of the world. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that the main environmental Problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more impotent environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinian.
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
Social media websites have amused large user bases. Do the advantages of being a part of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the types of litter collected on one day at two different parts of a beach. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main information and making comparisons.
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams like football, while other people thinuk that taking part in individual Sports like Tennis Or swimming is better .discuss both view and give your opinion
People are having more free time and more money available to spend on leisure events. A considerable amount of capital is being spent by humans in participating in cultural or sports activities. This essay will discuss the reasons why this is an excellent way to spent money in order to grow as an individual in various areas of life such as psychological health and emotional intelligence.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise party 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.
some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes ( for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). ?to what extent do you agree or disagree? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your own knowledge or experience.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took
place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that
they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served
for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• say what the participants liked about the hotel
• explain why they were unhappy about the food
• suggest what the manage should clo to improve the foocl in future
The chart shows the information relating to people within 15-minute drive service in a particular region in the UK. It also compares the people living in urban areas and people living in rural areas. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given below.