You have recently come across a news story in your country that has attracted a great deal of public interest.
Write a letter to a friend you know through Facebook. In your letter:
describe the news story
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …,
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this apartment, and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter
• Describe the situation
• Explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You are due to give a presentation at work at the end of this week, but you are unwell and would like to postpone the presentation.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter,
Describe the presentation
Explain why you cannot deliver the presentation on the scheduled day
Request a different date for your presentation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
In the twenty first century, more and more companies are trying to sell their products by addressing they are new in some way. Why do you think so? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some children recieve almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children recieve too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impacts on the child. Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school? What do you think the role of a parents should be in their child education?
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries? Notice that there are two questions: 1) Why do many people prefer to watch foreign films? 2) Should governments support local film industries?
Nowadays, many people change jobs quite regularly, rather than working in one company for their entire careers. Why do you think this is happening? How can companies keep their worker?
In many countries the number of animals and plants is declining: Why do you think this is happening? How can this isuue be solved?
You recently organized all-day meetings 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 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
Large numbers of people participate in sports that are extremely dangerous. Why do you think people do this? How can the risks of participation be minimised?
The education you receive from your family is more important than the education you receive from school." To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
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 couls help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
You are taking a course at a local collage. The deadline for your project was but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to you lecturer . In your letter.
introduce yourself.
explain why you haven't handed in project yet.
request more time to do it.
1.You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
oexplain why you changed jobs –
odescribe your new job –
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Your community association wants to build a swimming pool so that inhabitants can enjoy their leisure time. They are considering two possible options whether to build an indoor pool which is more expensive but can be enjoyed year around or to build an outdoor pool. The association wants your opinion. Which choice do you prefer? Explain why you prefer that choice. Also explain the problems with the other choice.
In their advertising,businesses nowsday usually emphasise that their product are new in some ways. Why is this ? Do you think it is positive or negative development?
Read the statements below. Do you agree or disagree with it? Why? Identify at least two reasons. Traditional written exams are the most effective way to measure intelligence. maximum 50 words.
Some people who failed at school can be highly successful in their adult life. Discuss why does this happen? And what are the main factors to get a successful life?
In their advertising businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this the case? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
Describe a museum or exhibition that you particularly enjoyed visiting You should say: where the museum or exhibition is/was who you went with what you saw there and explain why you enjoyed visiting this museum or exhibition
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is the case? What can governments do to help the amount of rubbish produced?
Question: Over-fishing has become a very common practice in many countries. ● Why is so? ● What do you think are the effects of over-fishing?
Some people prefer to listen to music while studying, as music has a calming effect on the mind. Others prefer a pin drop silence in order to concentrate on the content they are studying and have an undivided attention while they do so.Which option works better for you and why do you think the other option is not viable to ensure a successful
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. In your letter:
Complaining about this situation
Saying why it caused you problems
Seeking suitable compensation
Many people like to wear fashionable clothes. Why do you think this is the case? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
You recently received a letter from 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 what would be suitable for him/her
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.
After completing school, students should work or travel for a year before going to University. How much do you agree or disagree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
In many countries girls score higher in examines than boys in high school, even in the sciences. Yet in these same countries boys are more likely to have careers as scientist. Why do you think more boys become scientists than girls? Should the government and university offer incentives for girls to take up careers in science?
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
Cam 14 - Test 4 Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
You read in a newspaper that a company is going to
renovate some school buildings in your local area that are in a
poor condition. You would like to offer your help.
Write a letter to the charity paying for the renovation.In your
letter
● explain why you want to help with the renovations
● suggest what you can do to help
● say when you are available to start work
In some countries , owning a home rather than rentimg one os very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot 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? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
say what you have learned in your present job
suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
explain why you do not wish to leave the company
Write at least 150 words.
You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite an old friend to stay with you. Type a letter to your friend. In your letter, Invite him to stay and suggest a date briefly describe the new house and garden say why you like your new house
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they traveled abroad and why they traveled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destination over the same period. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris parents . In your letter:
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party
Give details of plan to see Chris at a different time
Many people today leave the countryside and their small villages and move to the big city. Give reasons why people do this and give some problems it might cause
You had arranged to meet a friend next week, but you have realised that you will not be able to go. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- cancel the meeting with friend and apologize.
- explain why you will not be able to meet him
-suggest where and when you could see each other
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words.
Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you couldn’t attend and you forgot to cancel.
Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter:
-Apologize for missing the birthday celebration
-Explain why you missed it and why you hadn’t let her know
-Describe how you will make it up to her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _____,
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You naive find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why you cannot continue at this time
• say what action you would like to take
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had Jett some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter • say where you think you Jett the papers • explain why they are so important • tell the manager what you want him/her to do
You want to learn a language. A teacher who teaches this language lives near the area where you live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In your letter,
say how you came to know about him/her
explain why you want to learn this language
ask what help he/she can offer
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.
(2024) You bought a music concert ticket.
However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend.
Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
say about the concert
say why you are unable to go inform how your friend can receive the ticket
Many working people get little or no exerciseeither during the working dayorin their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examplesfrom your own knowledge or experience
You are going to spend your vacation in a city in a foreign country. You have never been there before. Your cousin has a friend who lives there.
Write a letter to your cousin's friend. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why you are making this trip
ask some questions about the city (e.g. places to see, things to do, things to bring)
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Art is considered an essential part of all cutures throughout the world.However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate it and turn their focus the science technology and business. why do you think this is ? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts.