The line graph gives information about the number oflranian, Greek and Turkish studentswho enrolled at Sheffield University between 2005 and 2009.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant.
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
One of your friends is interested in studying abroad but confused about which course to opt for. Write a letter to your friend and in your letter:
Explain which course to choose.
Explain why this course is best.
Invite your friend to discuss in person.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• say where you think you left the papers
• explain why they are so important
• tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
You use the local swimming pool often and during one of your visit you have encountered a problem. Write a letter to the manager and say
– What the problem was and when it happened
– What the swimming pool staff have done about it
– Suggest your own solution to the problem.
The two pie charts provide the information about the increase and decrease of the world population in a century.
Some say that the most important thing about being rich is that one has the opportunity to help others. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you.
Write a letter to a friend about the place.
In your letter
explain where the place was and how you got there
“describe what you saw
offer to take your friend there
The chart below shows information about calorie consumption in seven countries in 1975 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
You have been offered a place at a university and wish to find suitable accommodation. Write a letter to the accommodation officer including the following information:
the type of accommodation you wish to find
some details about yourself
any special requirements you may have and any other relevant information.
You have recently visited a museum. Now write a letter to your friend about the museum you have visited.
Write a letter to him/ her. In your letter, write:
•where you went
•what you saw there
•how you felt about it
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
“By definition, charity is generosity in offering money, food, and help to the needy. To some people, such kindness should be boundless, others argue for a limit to it.” Which opinion do you support? In about 300 words, present your arguments.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? older buildings How can people research this? specific ways to find information on older buildings
Write an email to the librarian in about 150–200 words. Your email should do the following things: Describe what you were trying to find. Explain why you needed the book and how you tried to find it. Suggest what the library can do to help you find the information you need.
You have enrolled in an evening course but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead.
Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter:
explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course say what you would like to do about your studies ask for advice about what you can do about the situation
You live in a house near a park. Recently, a lot of teenagers have been meeting in the park at night. They are very noisy. Write an email to the local government in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: Provide information about where you live. Explain the problem and how it affects your life and Suggest a way to solve the problem.
Some people think that educating people about the problems of eating too much fast food has no effect and that other measures should be taken to tackle this issue. What is your opinion?
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching progammes and films about it? Give reasons for your answers and include any revelant examples from your own experience.
You want to join a local sports club but you would like some more information before joining. write a letter to the manager of the sport club. In your letter, say how you found out about this sport club, give details of an activity you want to do, ask some questions about the club.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
Express your appreciation
And offer him/ her to visit your home with this family.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
The chart below gives information about the average life expectancy in six different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it had 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 the company to take
You should write at least 150 words.
The graph below gives information about internet users in three countries between 1999 and 2009.
Some people consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying products ( such as cell phone ) or services ( e.g: medical treatment ). Do you agree or disagree
The chart and table below give information about population figures in Japan. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You just moved to a new city to begin a new job.
write a letter to a friend. In your letter
tell you friend about your job.
describe the neighborhood where you will live.
Invite him or her to visit you.
The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
The tables below provide information about the consumption and production of potatoes in five parts of the orld in 2006.
Write about following topic In many countries today, crime novels and TV Crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You want to study a short course at a college abroad. Write a letter to the college administration. In your letter
Explain which course you are inerested in
ask about entry requirements
request information about acommodation options.
You are not happy about service you received a couple of days ago from a company and you have decided to complain about it .
Write a letter to the company to complain the poor service you received from its employee.
Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter:
• Tell him or her about the occasion
• Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer
• Ask him suitable recommendations
Start with Dear..............,
Nowadays many women are working a full-time jobs like men. What do you think about this phenomenon?
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Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project helshe 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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
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The chart and graph below give the information about three categories of workers in Australia and unemployment levels within those categories.
You and your relatives are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know when you will be arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like, and ask them how much the weekend will cost. Also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
While international tourism offers many advantages to a lot of places, it brings about several disastrous effects on both people and environments there. Do the advantages of internatonal tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently heard about an international company that you
would like to work for.
Write a job application letter and say:
• How did you hear about the company
• What skills and qualification do you have
• Why do you want to work there
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005. (million). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in Calgary, 2000-2010.
The charts belove give information about the use of the Internet in five countries in Europe in 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 1995 compared with the average house prices in 1996 to 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
You should spend about 40 minutes on the question. These days, in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problems be solved?
You are going to visit New Zealand for an 'English and Homestay' program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter:
& Introduce yourself.
& Ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you.
& Tell the family about your arrival date and time.
your English speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for you advice about learning a new sport Write an email your friend recommend in new sport would be for you friend to learn Explain how your friend could learn this sport Suggest that you both learn this sport togeter
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade- labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five european countries.
Your find that your study load is too heavy. Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.