The bar chart below shows the number of international students enrolled in four different universities in Australia in 2010 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that lt ls better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and gve your own opinion.
Recently you saw an article in a newspaper/journal about city/town you know and some of the information in the artice was incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor regarding this.
In your letter, you should tell:
- how you know about this city/town
- what information was incorrect
- what the editior should do about this
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a store. Write a letter describing your
appreciation. In your letter include:
● What the situation was
● How you were helped
● What you are going to do as a result of this good experience
The given line graph below illustrates the total sales of three pizza brands in Vietnam during 2017.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
The pie charts below show the average household expenditure in japan and Malaysia in the year 2010.
Some film companies spend millions of dollar on the production of a single movie. Is it necessary to spend a lot of money to make a good movie ? What factors contribute to the success of a movie ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, young adults are engaged in some kinds of work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. Others consider it as a valuable experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss both views.
Nowadays, young people spend much of their time watching TV and playing video games. Some people think these activities are bad for a young person's mental and physical health. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. WHy migh this be the case? Do you think this is a negative or positive situation?
You have bought new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems. You returned camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired. *Introduce yourself *Explain the situation *Say what action you would like the company to take
Some people choose a career according to the social status and salary it will give them. Others choose a career according to whether they will enjoy the work. Which do you think is the best way to choose a career? Give reasons for your answer and inlude any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagrams below show a school in 1985 and the school now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, more people will choose to go on a holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on a holiday. Do you agree or disgaree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are supposed to move into a new apartment but you can not do that so because of some problems. Write a letter to your landlord.
The charts give information about the proportions of boys and girls of a school who achieved high grades (A or B + ) in respective courses. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have bought a washing machine. First you found that the machine did not work properly,and you had it changed. Then you found that the new one seriously entangled the clothes. Write to the manager of the company to complain about it. In your letter
:-state your reason for writing
Describe the problem
Ask the provider ro solve the problem.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports center that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports center. In your letter:
describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
say what happened the last time you complained
explain what you want the manager to do.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
•Describe the situation
•Explain how you were helped
•State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom This May Concern,
It is increasingly less common for family members to eat meals together. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
"Nowadays, many students are highly motivated to gain knowledge for their future careers. To what extent do you agree that motivation or strong foundational knowledge plays a more important role in academic and professional success?"
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do.
the chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking in five Australian cities.
In many countries, more and more women have full-time jobs as men. There is a logic that they should share the housework equally with men. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some believe that people today have no interest in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The chart illustrates internet usage among a copuntry's population given by age group in 2010 and 2017. Summarise the onformation by selecting and reporting the main features, amke comparisons where relevant.
You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter:
•introduce yourself
• explain the situation
• say what action you would like to the company to take
Internet when used as a source of information, has more drawbacks than advantages. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign count
Recently you issued a cheque to someone, but when that person presented the cheque to the bank, it was returned with these words ‘Returned for lack of sufficient funds”. You are sure that there is sufficient balance in your account.
-Write a letter to the bank manager. In your letter,
-give him particulars about your cheque
-tell him that the cheque has bounced for no valid reason
-request him to look into the matter
In some countries, people who commit less serious crimes are made to undertake community service instead of a prison sentence. Some people believe that all people who have committed a crime should be sent to prison. Do you agree or disagree?
write a short paragraph about looking at your future. what will, might, or should it be like? write about what you should, must, or can do now in order to make your life what you want it to be.
Some believe secondary school students should learn international news as a part of school subject while others think, its a waste of time.Discuss both views ans give your opinion.
Students in university education should become a specialist in one subject rather than develop a wider range of different subjects. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below illustrates how fossils were exposed beneath a cliff as a result of coastal erosion.
Band 9: Question: The table below shows the results of a survey that asked 6800 Scottish adults (aged 16 years and over) whether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Government invest in sports is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent are you agree or disagree?
It is important to learn right and wrong at a early age. Punishment is necessary in this process. Do u agree or disagree?
Work is being done on the street where you live. The noise is disturbing you.
Write a letter of complaint to your local council. In your letter:
-Introduce yourself.
-Explain what the problem is.
- Suggest solutions to the problem.
Fatherhood ought to be emphasized as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your answer with examples and relevant evidence.
n some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. Why might be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Task 1
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
what are the changes
what are the problems you are facing
what part of the service would you like to change
Write at least 150 words. You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
You recently stayed at a friend’s house for a week. Now you need to write a letter to your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Thank them for their hospitality.
Explain two things you enjoyed about the visit.
Mention one thing you wish could have been different.
You need to take leave from your work of over one month of a period for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
· Explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
· Explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away
· Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14-to 16-year-old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country, and the top three foreign languages. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitats at sea and have them relocated in amusement parks for the purpose of people's recreation. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Explain your reasons and support them with specific examples.
The bar chart shows the monthly spending in dollars of a family in the USA on three items in 2010. Summarize the information and make a comparisons where relevant.
Many governments think that econmic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other type of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasions for your answer and include my relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.