Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why they have a greater role in raising children. Others claim that men are just as good as women in parenting. Discuss both these views and give your opinion?
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write a letter to your friend, and
- Explain why people can feel this way
- Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
- Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works
The chart below shows the types of communication training taken by employees in an international company and the reasons why they took part in this training. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter :
Suggest how you could help her in her home.
Say why you would like to do this work.
Explain when you will and will not be available.
Criminals commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to resolve this problem?
Some people consider art to be essential and others think it is not. Which view do you agree with and why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
• explain why you chose to study English at the school
• describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Thank them for the photos and for the holiday
Explain why you don't write earlier
Invite them to como and stay with you.
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 ____________,
Children nowadays, spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television ca not replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less-well educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Austalia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
* explain why think you would be suitable for the job
* say what else you could do for the family
* give your reasons for wanting the job
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
•Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
• Explain how to apply for the job
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 yo
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter:
Describe the problem you had with the tickets
Say why were unhappy with the staff
Suggest what action the train company should take
You want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called CELPIP-TIP, which organizes such travel.
* Write an email to the volunteer in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things
- Explain why you want to volunteer.
- State what your skills and experience.
- Indicate where you would like to volunteer and how long.
Mrs barrett,an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs barrett. In your letter
•suggest how you could help her in her home
•say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday gor the first time this summer. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you think your friend will enjoy a camping holiday
Describe some possible disadvantages
Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You are currently trying to improve your knowledge of a language which is not your first language. You have a friend who speaks this language fluently. You have decided to write to this friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• explain why you want to improve your knowledge of this language –
• ask him/her for suggestions on how to learn more quickly
• propose that you meet your friend to talk about it
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain why you need the recipe from his/her country
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
You recently organized 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 manager should do to improve the food in future
art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. however, there days fewer and fewer people appreciate art turn their focus to science, technology and business. why do you think that is? what could be done to encourage more people to take internet in the arts?
Today, many people rely on the internet to diagnose and cure their own health problems instead of seeing a doctor. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
Many people like to eat unhealthy food even though they know that it is bad for them. Why is this the cause? What measures can effectively improve people’s unhealthy eating habits?
Nowadays people use bicycles less as a form of transport. Why is this the case? What can we do to encourage people to use bicycles more? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, people do not recycle their rubbish as much as they could. Why do you think this is? What can be done to change this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You work for an international company, and you would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-Explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
-Say how your work could be done while you are away
- Ask for her/his help in arranging
Some people think it is better to spend and enjoy their money once they earn it. Others think it is better to save their money and enjoy it in the future. Which stand do you agree with and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed ro replace humans in the workplace. Why this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
The table below shows the results of a 20-year study into why adults in the UK attend arts events
You are planning a week-long vocation and you need someone to talk take care of your house while you are away. Write a letter to your neighbor and tell them that you are going away.
In this letter you should:
Explain why you will be away
Ask them to take care of your house
Explain what tasks you would like your neighbor to do
There will be a traditional celebration in your country and you want to invite your friend from an English-speaking country. Write him/her a letter and - invite your friend, - explain what happens at the party, - describe the tradition and why it’s important in your country, - say why it is important for your friend to be there
Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars and it causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter, you should:
describe the problems
explain why they should solve the problems
and give your suggestion on how to solve the problems.
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:
A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Thanks 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.
A reporter complained about a new TV program that you like. Write a letter to the newspaper editor.–
Describe your point of view.
Say what you like about the show and why.
Ask the newspaper to take some action.
The pie chart show reasons why young people don't do sports
In some countries, a high proportion of criminals acts are committed by teenagers. Why is it the case? What is the solution?
some children spend hours every day on smartpphones. why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
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• explain why you changed jobs
• describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
A museum near your home is looking for people to do a part-time voluntary unpaid job. 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
You have just finished a language course provided by your company and want another. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter you should say:
- why you liked the course
- why you need more
- and say where and when the course should take place
Write a letter to a book store manager who is living in another city. Ask him/her to make available a book that you are interested in. In your letter, you should tell:
– What book you are looking for?
– Why you need this book?
– How you plan to purchase the book?
Write an apology letter to a friend from overseas that it will be impossible for him or her to stay with you. In the letter,
you should:
• Tell why it is not possible
• Give him alternative choice to live
• Invite him or her to come in the future
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luaggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage untill the last day of your holiday.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
1. complain about the situation.
2. Say why it caused you problem.
3. seek suitable compensation.
Many criminals re-offend after they have been punished. Why do some people continue to commit crimes after they have been punished, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
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..........,
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at college.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?