Nowadays many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. Why has this change happened? What are the effects of this change? Give relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
People from different backgrounds try to change their look by changing the colour of their hair using cosmetics, wearing jewellery or even plastic surgery done. Why do you think people do it/ Do you think changing a look is a good thing?
You have joined a sports club recently. You are having some problems. Write to the manager and include this information.
1) Explain why you joined this club
2) Tell your problems
3) Give solutions
Your Australian friend is thinking about making a short visit to your country, and intends to visit a particular tourist attraction during his/her stay. However, you feel that it would be better for your friend to visit a different tourist attraction.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
recommend a good time for your friend to visit your country
say why it would be better to visit a different tourist attraction
suggest that you and your friend meet
Recent years have witnessed the ever-increasing growth of high-technology crimes through electronic communications, so governments in some countries are looking for measures to control this phenomenon. This essay will discuss both sides of the argument and provide evidence as to why I agree with the opinion.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice.
Write a letter your friend. In your letter
Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
Describe some possible disadvantages
Say whether you would line to go camping with your friend thi summer
Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might be the case? What could be the disadvantages of self employment?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Your company has sent you on a three-month course in another country. The course is coming to an end but you would like to prolong your stay. Write a letter to your manager, in your letter:
Describe how the course has benefited you
Explain why you would like to delay your return
Suggest a date when you would like to come back
Many high street shop have gone out of business in recent year . Why do you think this has happened ? is it a positive or negative development?
The manager of your company Wants to advertise the company on the radio . He/she has asked you to write for a radio station about this .
Write a letter to the advertising director of the radio station . In your letter :- 1. Describe your company’s products and/or services .
2. Explain why your company wants to advertise on this radio station .
3. ask some questions about advertising on this radio station .
(150 words )
One of your friend lives in another country. You want to spend time working in that country. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter, you should:
• describe why you want to work in that country;
• tell him/her about your skills and experience;
• ask some questions related to work (wage, salary)
Write a letter to your English-Speaking friend. In your letter
- Explain why you changed jobs
- Describe your new job
- Tell him/her your other new
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter,
» explain why you were at the restaurant
» describe the problems
» write about the action you want the manager to take
Write atleast 150words
Nowdays people waste alot of food that was bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food ? what can be done to reduce the amout of food they throw away ?.
For many employers, formal academic qualifications are becoming more important than experience? Why is that? Is it a positive or negative development
Nowadays many people choose to be self employed rather than to work for a company or organization. why might this the case? what could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
The charts show survey results concerning why MBA graduates chose their degree, and employer's reasons for hiring them. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course.
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
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. 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
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaur, dodos…) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter:
· Describe the invitation you received and why it is important to you
· Explain why the conference would be beneficial for you and the company
· Ask for the company for time off to attend and to cover some of the travel costs
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr. Powell,
You bought sone clothing and not satisfies with your purchause
Write a letter to the company .in your email
Give details of the purchause
Describe the problem
Explain why you need a replacement urgently
You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter in your tutor. Write a letter
-describe the situation
-explain why you cannot continue at this time
- say what action you would like to take
Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is the most important thing to succeed in lif
in many countries, the level of crime is increasing. why do you think is and what can be done about it?
You attended a language course, and felt that it did not meet your expectations.
Write a letter to improve the quality of the course for future learners
Explain why you were not satisfied from the course
Suggest some ways to improve, such as teaching methods, materials and the structure of the course
Explain how these changes will improve the course for future learners
You live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it difficut to work.
Write a letter to the accomodation officer at the college. in your letter
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accomodation you would prefer.
In some parts of world , it’s becoming increasingly popular to try to find out the history of their own family, why do you think people do this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Many individuals believe that people should eat more vegetables and less meat. Others disagree. What do you believe and why? Support your opinion and give examples and explanations from your own experience.
restaurant has advertised in a newspaper that a waiter/waitress is required for evening work. It has also been mentioned that the prospective candidate should have some experience.
Write a letter to Mr Moore describing your previous experience and explaining why you would be suitable for the job.
People use the Internet for medical advice and to do medical check ups rather than directly meeting with doctors in an office. Why are they using the Internet for this? Discuss your viewpoints on this.
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You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost tim
Writing Task 1:
You wish to apply for a new training programme that is sponsored by your company.
Write a letter to your manager:
• Explaining about the training program
• Explaining why it is important to your work
• Requesting him for approving your time off
Start your letter with Dear Sir/Madam,
Practice 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any ad
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agriculture land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s
You rent an apartment and you are quite happy with it but you want to suggest a renovation. Write a letter about your suggestion. In your letter, you should tell:
- Your appreciation of current condition
- What is the renovation and why?
- What is the benefits of your suggestion?
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?
In many socieities, fashion is becoming more and more important in people's choice of clothes. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
“You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone 10 live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.”
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in yourtown, 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
You have heard that your company is organising a language training abroad for a limited number of participants. Write a letter of interest
state your position in the company
explain why they should include you in the training
Explain how training could benefit you and your company.
Recent research has confirmed that human activity has become the greatest threat to plant and animal life. Why do you think this has happened? How can we reduce our impact on the natural word?
What is your opinion .Nowadays some people like to live in a big house and some people prefer to life in apartment. What do you prefer and why? What is your opinion
You recently stayed at a hotel during your vacation. However, you were not satisfied with some of the services provided.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to stay at the hotel
•describe the problems you faced during your stay
•say what you would like the manager to do about it
Ro bot and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace human in work place. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? DO you think this will have positive or negative imact on society
Test3/Cambridge 11 Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country others say that these are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some holiday photos
Write a letter to your friend . In this letter:
•thank them for the holiday and the photos
•explain why you didn't write earlier
•invite them to come and stay with you
Today a lot of different cultures and ethnic groups live together in one country. Why is this so and do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Internet social media have become very popular. To what extent do you think this is a good or bad thing? Why do you think this is the case? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.