Most of the world’s poor live in countries where tourism is a growing industry. The issue is that tourism does not benefit the poorest. What is the cause of this? What can be done about this?
Despite warnings from various experts, there is still a tendency in big cities to build huge blocks of flats, which are seen as a quick solution to the problem of finding enough housing for people. Write a for and against essay in which you express your opinion about this issue.
In some areas of the US, a “curfew” is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
You want to apply for financial support from an organisation that helps students pay for their studies. Write a letter to the organisation. In your letter:
– Describe your qualifications and work experience
– Give details about the part-time course you plan to take
– Explain how this course will help you in the future.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter
to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
• introduce yourself
• say why you are interested in this sports club
•ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Begin as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead, they get news about the world from the Internet. Why is it so? Is this a positive or negative development?
The table below gives information about population in Australia and Malaysia in 1980 and 2002.
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Say how important new year is to people in your country
-Describe how new year is celebrated in your country
-Explain what you like about new year celebrations in your country.
The graph below shows information about the languages that 13-year-old students in one school chose to study. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The tables below give information about the production and consumption of coffee in 2017 and 2018 in five coffee-exporting countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some say that the most important thing about being rich is that one has the opportunityto help others. To what extend do you agree or disagree
17 June 2025, The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012.
The bar chart shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These days, people are living into their 90s and beyond. As a result, the is increasing concern about care for elederly. Do you think it is the responsibility of the family to care for their elderly member or should be held responsible?
33.Some people say that school children should learn how to grow food and cook with it in their lessons. What is your opinion about that?
The pie charts below give information about the composition of household rubbish in the United States in two different years.
It is not necessary for people to travel to other places to learn about the culture. We can learn as much as from books, films and the Internet. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
•refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
•invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in Calgary, 2000-2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and comparisons.
You recently did a short cookery course.The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Writing a letter to the course director at the cookery school.Hn yoour letter
. describe what you enjoed about the course
. say how much cooking you have done since the course
. suggest another cookery course you would like the school to offer
You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
remind your employer what the course was about
explain why the course was useful to you in your work
suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other coleagues
you are planning to go and study English at school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write to the school. In your letter:
- ask about the school
- what kin of accomadition you want
- mention any special requests you have(for example diet).
This chart gives information about number of travellers using three airports in New York City between 1995 and 2000.
You have been facing a lot of issues at work lately. Write a letter to your Reporting Manager informing him about this.
In your letter:
• Explain what / who is affecting your work and people's attitude towards you
• What your expectations are from this work/office
• How / what your manager can do to help you with these problems
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
the graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 with predcition for 2030 and 2040
Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life
Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter :
1. Describe what you did for your last birthday
2. Ask for photos of your sibling's last holiday
3. Talk about something you are looking forward to
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opedend, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that staying in hotels is not a good option to know about a country or its people. What do you think about this viewpoint?
The line graph gives information about the number of employment in the three sectors of the economy which is located in UK
You should spend about 20 mintues on this task.
You are an alumnus (alumna) of a Bluegill University, registered in a volunteer program to conduct informal interviews with prospective students. Recently, an entrant has been assigned to you to have an interview.
Write a letter to the entrant. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
briefly describe the interview and inform the entrant of a possibilty to cancel it
propose a convenient time for an interview
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Last Tuesday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
• where and when you lost your bag
• what your bag looks like
• what its contents were
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
“A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject.”
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• give details of the course you took at the university
• explain why you recommend the university
• give some advice about how to apply
Write at least 150 words.
The chart below gives information about European people of different age groups who went to a gym once a month or more between 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the table belwo provieds information about the three largest pacific islands. summarise the informations by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The tables below give information about the amount of beer and fruit juice consumed per person per year in different countries.
One of your colleagues was in charge of organizing an annual executive conference, and he/she has been successful in doing it. You want to congratulate your colleague on that.
Write a letter to this colleague. In your letter,
• congratulate your colleague for successfully organizing the event
• mention what you liked about it the most
• say how much you would like him/her to organize other events as well
. The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. make compars ins whatre by sanecting and reporting the main features
It is said that the eldest child in a family always has a stronger desire than his or her siblings. Is this really true? What do you think about this? Write an essay of 350 words on this.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write a letter to your friend. In your email,
recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
explain how your friend could learn this sport
suggest that you both learn this sport together
The graph below gives information about the total oil use of 4 major consumers from 2009 to 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many working people get little or not exercise during the work day, and have health problems as a result. Why do so many people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
THE TABLE BELOW GIVES INFORMATION ABOUT A BAKERY'S AVAREAGE SALES IN THREE DIFFERNET BRANCHES IN 2015.
some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in TV, videos games & other types of entertainment for children's leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think problem can be tackled?
You work for a large corporation. You want to apply for one month's leave owing to illness .Write to your manager requesting leave for the same In your letter
Introduce yourself
• describe about your illness
• Infrom the manager how you intend to manage your job assignments in your absence.
Some people believe teachers should have the final say about children’s education, while others believe parents should make these decisions. Discuss both sides.
You borrowed an item from a friend. While it was in your possession, it got damaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• thank your friend for lending the item to you
• explain how it got damaged
• tell your friend what you plan to do about it
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…….
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
Many parents complain about violence promoted to their children through video games, TV programs and other medias. Why is it happening? What can be the solution for it? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
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
The table shows the data about how do unemployed people spent their time