In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this must be the cases? Do you think this is the positive or negative situation?
In modern times, young adult are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends. Why has this change occurred? Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home?
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 itʼs important in your country say why itʼs important for your friend to be there .
In many countries, people go shopping only for their needs. However, recently it has become a development into a form of entertainment. Why do you think it happens? Is it a positive or negative development?
Sometimes, companies choose people based on their personality rather than skill set. Why do you think that is the case? What do you think is more important – personality or skills?
You feel the evening programs on a local television station are uninteresting.
Write a letter to the manager of the television station. In your letter
* explain why you do not like the current programs
* describe what kind of programs you would like to see instead
* explain why these programs would be better
Millions of people move to English speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answers
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You recently attended a course in another country but had to leave the course to return to your country. Write a letter to your teacher.
In your letter, you should,
>Tell him/ why you had to leave
>Explain to him/her what you liked about the lecture.
>Thank him/her
in their advertising business nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in someway why is this?do you think it is a positive or negative developement?
The graph below shows the reasons why businesses use socil media and the size of the businesses. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features
People should stop using their mobile phones when they are with other people. How much do you agree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
You have bougth some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
Give details of the purchase
Describe the problem
Explain why you need a replacement urgently
An increasing number of people are choosing plastic surgery. Why do people choose to change the way they look? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter
ointroduce yourself
oexplain why you haven't handed in the project yet
orequest more time to do it.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than work a company. Why might be this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luggage
was lost. You did not receive your luggage until the last day of your holiday. Write to the airline,
•complaining about this situation
•saying why it caused you problems
•seeking suitable compensation
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
You had lost contact with a friend but you managed to get her contact lately and de
cide to write a letter
Explain how you got hold of her contact
explain why you want to contact her
ask questions about herself
You have decided to resign from your work in order to try a new field. write a letter of resignation to your boss, in your letter.
Tell your boss of your decision and explain why you are leaving.
Explained what you have learned from your current job and how you feel about leaving.
As for a letter of refference.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from one of your teachers. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter:
Give details of the job & position you are applying for
Explain why the reference is important
Suggest what information your teacher could put in the reference
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................
In many countries governmens are interesting in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend 20 minutes on this task.
You have decided to apply for a job as a Spanish instructor that was advertised in the magazine Teaching S.A. Write a letter to apply for the job. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
describe your experience and qualifications
explain how they can contact you.
Write at least 150 words.
Do you believe that self-driving cars will become common in the near future? Why or why not? Support your answer with reasons and expamles from your own knowledge or experience.
You work for an international company, and 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 his/her help in arranging it
Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people have not taken individual action? What could be done to encourage them to take action?
nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might be this case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Parents are delaying childbirth nowadays than in the older days. Why is this? Do the advantages of late childbirth outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a letter to your friend to inform him/her that one of your relatives is traveling to his/her country and say
- Describe the relative
- Why is he/she traveling there?
- Why do you think they should meet?
You have recently started working in a new company. write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Explain why you changed job
discribe your new job
tell him/her about other news
some people say that it is the responsibility of individual to save money for their own care after they retire.to what extent do you agree or disagree? some people feel that it is better to save for the future, while others feel that one should spend money to enjoy the present .which view do you support and why?
You recently recieved a letter frin a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
• explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
• suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
You live in a small apartment building. You are frequently bothered by noise from your upstairs neighbor’s apartment. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
• Describe the situation
• Explain why it is a problem for you
• Suggest a solution
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…….
There are many environmental problems, such as the greenhouse effect and climate change, and people have hardly found any solutions. Why is this the case? And what measures can be taken?
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
-Remind him when and where you met
-Tell him what kind of job you are interested in
-Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Now a days water and environment related problems are so common. Why do you think that is? DIscuss possible sollutions
People should stop using their mobile phone when they are with other people. How much do you agree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
Your employer has recently allowed some employees to work remotely from home. You would also like to work from home. Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months.
In your letter:
• mention why you are writing
• explain why you would like to work from home
• say how this can benefit you and the company
No need for address
Start with dear Sir/Madam,
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
•Describe some possible disadvantages
•Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
clubs and societies are an important part of life for some people. why are these important to people? Discuss reasons to support your answer.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter,
remind him when and where you met
tell him what kind of job you are interested in
say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Write at least 150 words.
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 have been looking for a job and have seen a job advertisement for a part-time position. Write a letter to the employer.
In your letter
•explain why you need the job;
•describe your skills and qualifications;
•say what days you are available.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? Do you thinkthis is a positive or negative situation?
You have seen a advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and after look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
Explain why you would like the Job
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter,
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
• explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
• describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own 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
You are moving out of your rental apartment. Write a letter to your neighbour to say goodbye. In your letter say
1. when and where do you move?
2. why do you move out?
3. how do you feel about it?
In some countries, owning a house rather than renting one is very important for people. Topic: house and accomodation + property Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
You have ordered a product on a website and received a different product. Write a letter to the company.
In your letter
1. Describe the product you ordered
2. Explain why you aren’t satisfied with the product you received
3. Let them know what actions you expect them to take
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive ir negative situation?