*EG 2. Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it.* *Discuss both views and give your opinion.*
You have seen an advertisement for a part time job welcoming visitors to your town.
Write to the recruiters. In your letter
•Explain why you want the job
• Describe why you would be a good person for the role
• Describe any relevant experience you may have
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You have now reached the end of your Writing test; download the answers and see how well you have done.
Employers should give their staff at least a 4- week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
you ordered an item from online shop three weeks ago. The shop said you would get the item two days later but you have not received it yet Last week you sent an email about the situation to rhe shop,but you did not receive a reply.
write a letterto the manager. In the letter
explain the situaruon
complain about the bad service
ask for the immediate deliver of your order or your money back
The chart shows the proportion of people in a UK survey carried out in three different years who said they were interested in certain sports.
The number of car – owners is increasing every day because every person expects the freedom to travel and comfort while traveling. And that is why most of us want to own a car. However, owning a car has many good points and limitation as well.
Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss advantages and disadvantages of having a car.
*Newspapers are less important nowadays because we have up-to-date access to the news on the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
With the continuous progress of the Internet, WeChat has become more powerful and useful. Some people applaud its popularity but others oppose the overuse of WeChat. What is your opinion?
If we want to save the future of the planet, we will have to drastically change our way of life. What is your opinion?
A friend you made while you were studying aborad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. you have heard about a job in a local comapny that might be suitable for him / her.
Advances in science and technology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die. There is no better lime to be alive than now. 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.
It is the duty of governments to protect children's health by fighting obesity. The government should implement laws against sugary drinks and fast food restaurants and take other measures as well. Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
This days,more and more people move away from the area where they were born and brought up when they become adult.Do advantage to this development outweigh the disadvantage.
Your local bookshop has invited members of the public to recommend a guest speaker for an upcoming event that will include a series of talks from well-known people.
Write an letter to the bookshop. In your letter
• suggest a speaker
• say what they would contribute to the event
• explain why other people would be interested too
You rented a car from a company and while you were driving on holiday, you had a small accident. You will have to write a letter to the company and in your letter.
Explain when and from where you rented it
Describe how the accident happened
what kind of action did you take after the accident
Part 2: Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
Say what has happened and how you feel
Ask them to explain why there has been a delay
Ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
Now a alot of people in college are doing academic study. We should encourge them to learn vocational skill ( like plumbers and electricity). Do you agree or disagree.?
Some people think that coins and paper money will vanish in a few years. We will only use plastic cards or some other form of electronic currency. Is this a positive or negative development.
All over the world, the rich are becoming richer and the poor are becoming poorer. What problems does this cause? How can we overcome the problems of poverty? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Last Wednesday you flew from London to Vancouver. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your hand luggage on the plane.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
where and when you lost your bag
what your bag looks like
what its contents were
Organizing a large family celebration such as a wedding can often create problems. What can be the problems associated with organizing a large family event and what solution can you suggest? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to cinema hall. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
The use of personal cars has increased more than ever before but this use of cars causes many problems. What are those problems? To reduce these problems, should we discourage people to use cars? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people say that advertising is extremely succesfull at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week)
Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime.
Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graphs illustrate the information about a number of goods, which were transported by different modes in the USA since 1990 and previsions for 2040.
Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influ-ence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider to be the major influence? discuss both sides + Opinion
Some companies and organisations require their employees to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
You have purchased a product on a website and received a different product. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– Describe the product you ordered
– Explain why you aren’t satisfied with the product you received
– Let them know what actions you expect them to take
The chart below gives information about global population percentages and distribution of wealth by region. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
As we are facing more and more problems, which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Learning English at school is often seen as more imporatant than learning local language. If these are not taught,many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion is it imporatant for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local language and if so how?
Read the question below and write an opinion essay. Remember to write down a clear thesis statement followed by your essay plan. Only then attempt to write this essay. Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth rather than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To What extent do you agree or disagree?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problemes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are enrolled in a study abroad course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider, and there is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and describe the problem
Describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
Ask the provider to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Gazeley
Q. Transport delays and long journey times are a widespread phenomenon in many cites today. What are the causes of this problem, and how could the situation be improved. Introduction. A. Effective transportation has been a major problem in urban communities. A lot of reasons how have been given for this delays which we will be looking at and possible way out.
The bar chart below describes some changes in the percentage of people who were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural and towns between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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
The line graph show the average number of weekly patients visiting for clinic of a hospital from 2010 to 2016.
Nowadays shops have extented opening hours almost very day of the week in many countries.Is it a positive or negative development.
Some people think that it’s a good idea to socialize with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamor and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. Do you agree or disagree?
Pesticides used to grow fruits and vegetables might cause some problems. What issues may they result in? How can we promote organic farming?
Research has shown that spending much less time in office can reduce the use of energy, Thus some companies close for same days a week. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Education is not the only criterion for getting a job now as we find in many countries people remain jobless even after completing their studies. What are the reasons behind youth unemployment and what problems arise due to it? What solutions do you think this can have?
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.
Procastination between teenagers is said to be worsening. What is the cause of this problem and how can we solve this problem?