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?
The noise level around us is constantly increasing and affecting the quality of our lives. What are the causes? What should be done about it?
The chart and graph below give the information about three categories of workers in Australia and unemployment levels within those categories. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot.
In your letter
•tell him/her about the problem with your photos
• say which photo you would like him/her to send you
• explain why you need this photo
The table below shows the changes in exports in HK billions between 2009 and 2010.
Some children have to live at different places during their childhood because of transferable jobs from their parents. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in different places in childhood on child development?
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter:
•Say how long you want to rent the apartment for,
•Explain why your plans have changed,
•Tell the owner about a problem in the apartment.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter,
describe what this book was about
explain how this book influenced you
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Interview forms the basic selection criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree?
The charts below give information about different types of waste disposal of in one country in 1960 and 2011. Summarize the information be selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to a 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 saw an advertisement asking for help with a project focusing on improving environmental protection. Write a letter to project organisers. In your letter
– Introduce yourself and say why you are interested to help
– Explain how you could contribute to the project
– Mention the days and times when you are available.
Describe a time that something changed your life in a good way. You should say: when and where it happened what happened how you felt about it explain how it changed your life in good ways
Tourism is often seen as a major contributor to environmental problems, such as pollution and the destruction of natural habitats. Others argue that tourism is important for economic development and can help fund conservation efforts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainfeatures, and make Comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to 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 employee
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Some people believe that allowing childern to make their own choices on everyday matters (Such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuls who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for childern to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have recently learned about an opening for an internship at a local company that you interested in
Write a letter
Introduce yourself
From where you came to know about
Describe why you are perfect for this
Some people prefer to be nocturnal during exam days and go through the entire syllabus in the last few days, whereas others have regular habits, studying a little every day. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both studying patterns and choose which one is a better way of action according to you.
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
It is important for foreigners to know something about the history and culture of the country they live in.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and their appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and digital stages of children of having a school uniform?
A friend who is planning to visit you has asked you to describe the most interesting and enjoyable things to do in the community where you currently live. Write an email to your friend, tell about these things. In your email:
•Say what these things are
• Say why they are interesting/enjoyable
• Suggest what you can do together
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist’s work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows information about the problems people have when they go to live in other countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table show how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s.
The charts and table below show the percentage of customers choosing different kinds of websites when shopping online and the percentage of customers shopping online for different reasons in two countries in 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometers of route and passenger numbers per year in millions.
You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was unusable.
Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In the letter:
give details about the order you made
explain what was wrong with the item
tell the company what you want them to do about it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
The table below shows the percentage use of four different fuel types to generate electricity in five Asian countries in 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural/and becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Drug abuse is an increasing propblem in modern times. Discuss some reason behind this and suggest ways it can be hindered.
You have recently moved to a new city for work. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•tell him/her about your new job
•describe the city where you are living
•invite him/her to come and stay with you
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [friend’s name],
The graphs below ptovide information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2000 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2000 and 2010.
The chart below shows the results of a svrvey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Austrian cities
There are some violent cartoon characters on TV such as mickey mouse which bring a negative influence on children. Do you agree or disagree? What types of TV Programmes are suitable for children?
Some people regard tattoos and body piercing as an extreme form of fashion. Why do you think young people are prepared to damage their skin, permanently, in order to be fashionable? Do you think teenage rebelliousness or peer pressure plays a greater role? Discuss.
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West park Secondary School since its construction in 1950. Introduce the maps. Write what do they illustrate. Note the changes that occurred. Look attentively at the maps and note what was modified and what remained unchanged. Describe each element of the map in a separate paragraph. Tell about each element (farmland, car park, school etc) and its alteration. Use vocabulary for graph description and linking structures. Also see words from academic wordlist. Give a general overview. Write in brief about the changes.
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have an acquaintance that lives there. Write a letter to the acquaintance. In your letter
• explain your situation
• say why you feel unsure about living in the city
• ask some questions about life in the city
The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000.
IN SOME CITIES PUBLIC PARKS ANF OPEN SPACES ARE BEING CHANGED INTO GARDENS WHERE LOCAL RESIDENTS CAN GROW THEIR OWN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. DO THE ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH DISADVANTAGES?
Is teaching people aged 65 or above to use computers a good way to use government money, or is it a waste of time and resources? Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He or she would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email * describe where you lived when you a student at the University. * Recommend the best way for him or are to look for accommodation. * Him or her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation. You do not need to write any addresses
A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your locality. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory establishment?
You recently read an article in a newspaper about your childhood friend with whom you have lost contact for a long time.
Write a letter.
Say which edition and when did the article appear
Explain why you lost contact with your friend
Say how you want them to help you to get back in touch
Now a days, a lot of people are able to do their work from home. Discuss both the advantage and disadvantages of this develpment.
It is becoming more and more popular to discuss about expermentations on animals and that is should be stoped, but we all know how is importand to do some scientific discoveries for treatments, creating drugs and other investigations to go further.c
The traditional idea of working for the same company for life in one particular pace is changing. Today people work for different companies, in different jobs and different ways. Unfortunately, this also leads to job in security and uncertainty about the future. Do you agree or disagree?
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Assel.