Today, there are more television channels than ever before. Some people think this leads to more choices for television viewers. Others, however, believe this causes the quality of television programmes to decline. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Your company sent you to complete a course in another country. You have lost the certificate received at the end of the course. Write a letter to the principal of the college where you took the course.
In your letter, you should tell:
how you lost the certificate
why you need it now
what you want the principal to do.
A road near your home is damaged. Please write your town council to complain about: . Tell them who are and where you live. . Explain the nature of your complaint .Say what you would like them to do about it.
The office you work in does not have any cafeteria for staff. Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
In your letter, you should tell,
• what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
• how you feel about it
• what suggestions you have about setting up a cafeteria
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• Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people say that what children watch influence their behavior. Other believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people believe that television is a powerful educational tool. Other people believe that television is nothing more than mindless entertainment and should be discouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your friend has asked you to help him/her to find a music teacher for his/her child. Write a letter to your friend that you have found a suitable teacher. In your letter, you should tell:
what experience the teacher has
why you think he/she is suitable
how to get in touch with the teacher.
You have recently moved to a different city.you did not have a chance to tell your friend about the move.
Write a letter to his friend. In your letter
-Explain why you decided to move
-Compare your new home with your previuos home
-Tell him/her about the area you are now living in
Write a letter to the department of education to provide financial assistance for a short training course that you want to do in some foreign countries
In your letter,you should tell:
•What course you want to take
•Why you want to take the course
•How financial assistance can help you
Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The tables below show data about the amount of television watched by children in different countries (hours per day) and also the average academic achievement of people in these countries (% of people completing each level).
children nowadays watch significantly more television than in the past, which reduces their activity levels accordingly. Why is this the case? what measures can you suggest to encourage higher level of activity among children
Some people think that movies or television can have a negative influence on young people's behaviour. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are working for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a
training course which will be useful for your work. Write a letter to your manager. In your
letter, you should:
· describe why you want to take the course
· explaining how it will be beneficial to the company
· tell who will be managing your work in your absence.
Government should control the amount of violence in film and on television in order to decrease the level of violent crimes in society. Do you agree or disagree?
Some say that news has no connection with most people’s life and it is a waste of time for most of us to read newspapers and watch television news programs. Do you agree or disagree?
n many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
In some countries, criminal trials are shown on television for the public. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart illustrates the total minutes that the British use telephone call between 1995 to 2002 in three types including Local - fixed line, national and international - fixed line, and mobiles.
Some people say that parents should spend time on reading or telling stories to children, while others think parents no longer have to do this because there are other sources for stories such as books, TV, and the internet. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people say that what children watch influences there behaviour. Others believe that the amount of time they spent on television influences their behaviour most. discuss both view and give your opinion.
You recently changed jobs, and you want to tell a person who you used to work with about your change of job.
Write a letter to that person. In your letter:
• describe your new job
• explain whether you think it was a good idea to change jobs
• suggest that you meet again soon.
Giving detailed descriptions of crime by newspapers and television, someone says it could make bad consequence; this kind of media should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
A growing number of people work by telecommuting, that is, the employees works from home, using a computer and the internet to connect with the office. what are the advantages and disadvantages of working this way?
Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us. Others believe that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Differents between countries are becoming less evidence as nations are displaying the same kind of style on the television. To what extent do the advantages outweighs the drawback.
Write a letter to your friend about a book that have read recently . Include the following in
_ Describe the book .
_ Why do you want him/her to read it ?
_ Tell him / her how to get it .
Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children. Others beleve this may have negative effects on a child's development. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Radio will no longer be able to hold its presence, as television and internet media will replace it very soon. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your neighbour who is having animals in his/her garden. You and your family members are having problems with the animals
- introduce yourself
- tell the problem
- suggest solutions
In many countries an increase in crime has been blamed on violent images on television in computer and video games. Ton what extent do yo agree or disagree with this view?
Analysts tell us that many people today feel stressed and think they have insufficient control over their lives. What problem do such feeling cause for people? What remedies could you suggest?
The graph below gives information about the technology that households in one US city used for watching television 2004 and 2014
The graph below shows radio and televition audiences through out the day in 1992.
Sports programmes are very popular on television nowadays. Some people argue that those programmes are the reasons for poor health of many young people as the prefer to watch sports rather than partake in them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In some families there is more than one television in the home,with each family member even having their own TV. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one TV set per home.
Your manager asked you to work at the reception desk while the receptionist is getting lunch. This involves answering telephones and helping clients who come in. However, you are unable to help out because you have other work. Write an email to your manager including: Apologize. Explain why you don’t have time to help out. Suggest a way to solve the problem.
You have just moved into a new flat. Write a letter to your friend telling them tthat you have moved. In your letter:
- describe the reason why you moved
- describe the new flat
- invite him or her to your new flat
Writing Task 1
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
1. say where you think you left the papers.
2. explain why they are so important.
3. tell the manager what you want him/her to do.
Write atleast 150 words.
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002. Summariset h e information by selecting andreporting the main features, and make comparisons whererelevant.
Some people says that advertising encourages us to buy things that we already do not need. Other says that advertisment tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of clothes.Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that watching television is bad for children. Other people believe that it has positive effects for children as they grow up. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Write a letter to the company and in you letter:
● Tell the store where you live &
what happened
● Explain the problem with the
laptop
● State what action you would
like the store to take
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features
There have been many technological developments in the past few decades, for example in telecommunications, transport and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important? How has it changed people's lives? Have all the changes been positive?
Write a letter to your local council to tell him that the road in front of your house is damaged. In your letter include
a.Tell him your name and where you are living
b.Describe the problem
c.Tell him what you want him to do for you
Children can learn effectively by watching television . Therefore they should be encouraged to watch television regulartly at hom ean dat school. To what exten ddo you agree or disagree?
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 ....,
Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting peop/e or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.