Tourism today creates a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, transport and dirty water. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today's tourism industry? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
You have spare room in your flat and you want to rent it to a student. Write a letter to the accommodation office of the local college. In your letter Explain
Where your flat is?
Why you want to rent it?
What sort of person would like to rent it?
You are organizing a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia.
Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services and explain when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains, how long you will stay, how many students are in your party, and what accommodation you will require.
You are moving to a new city and need a place to live. Write a letter to a real estate agent in the city. In your letter:
explain why you are moving to the city
describe the type of accommodation you are looking for
mention your budget and any specific requirements you have.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
explain your accommodation requirements
explain what your food needs are
ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Essay topics: In many cities, many people are living in large apartment blocks. Does this accommodation have more advantages or disadvantages?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement. Write a letter to accommodation officer regarding this.
- Describe the situation
- Explain the problem and why it is difficult to work.
- Say what kind of accommodation you prefer.
You are organising a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia.
Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services. In your letter, explain:
when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains
how long you will stay
how many students are in your group and what accommodation you will require
The chart shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. ag
The plans below show a student accommodation buildings 2010 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
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Your friend has been offered a place on course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- describe where you lived when you were a student at the university
- recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation
- warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/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 were a student at the university * recommend the best way for him/her to look for accomodation * warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
You are temporarily moving to a new city for your job. You will be there for three months, and you would like to rent some accommodation for your stay. Write to an accommodation rental office. In your letter •Tell them how long you are staying. •Describe the type of accommodation you would like. •Explain what facilities you will need nearby.
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
Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
You live in a room in a college where you share it with another student. You find it very difficult to study and work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. He/she has parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college
and ask for a new room next term.
You would prefer a single room and explain your reasons.
A friend is planning to visit the town where you live. Write a letter to make some suggestions about
The best time to visit your town
The most interesting places to check out
Where to find inexpensive accommodation
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study/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 study/work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You are enrolled in a study abroad course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider, and there is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and describe the problem
Describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
Ask the provider to solve the problem
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Gazeley
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
The pie chart and the table show the types of living accommodation occupied by 25-year-olds in London during the 1990s and 2010s, and the availability of different types of accommocation in London during the same two periods.
Your friend has been offered a place on course at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advise about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email -Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university -Recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation -Warm him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
You recently moved to a different city and are looking for a place to stay.
Write to a real estate agent and:
● explain why you want to move.
● mention what location would you prefer.
● describe the accommodation type that you need.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Arranging Accommodation
You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson Real Estate Agency. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe the kind of accommodation you would like
provide the dates you will need it
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Samson,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic
You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
- Ask them for help finding accommodation
- Tell them where you would like to live
- Tell them the type of place you are looking for
You are a student at Brighton Tech. and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
•state your reason for writing
•describe the problems and explain how you feel
•propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
Write a letter to your friend telling them you moved to a new city
Describe the city and accommodation
And invite your friend to visit you
In some countries some people are renting accommodation, while others are buying thier own homes. Does renting accommodation have more advantages or more disadvantages than buying a place.
You and your family are moving to another country, and you are looking for rented accommodation there. Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter
Explain when and why you are moving
Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
A friend from overseas is planning to visit you soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you are looking forward to the visit
Describe the accommodations you have available for your friend
Suggest some things to do during the visit.
The chart below displays the percentage of household in owned and rented accommodation in England and Whales between 1918 and 2011.
some people think that buildings such as flats and houses should be designed to last a long time. Others believe that it is more important to provide accommodation quickly and cheaply. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowladge or experience.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like to the landlord to take
as transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some governments are encouraging business to move to rural areas. do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
ou are going to study at a college in another country. You need to find a place you will live. Write a letter to the college's accommodation officer. In your letter, give details of your course and your arrival date, describe the kind of accommodation you need and say what you like the accommodation officer to do
You are moving to a new city for work and need accommodation.
Write a letter to a real estate agent in that city. In your letter:
explain why you are moving to the city
describe the type of accommodation you need
mention your budget and any special requirements
You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter,
•give details of your course and your arrival/departure date
•explain your accommodation needs
•ask for information about getting to and from the college
the chart below shows the percentage of housholds in owned and rented accommodation in England and wales between 1918 and 2011.
The chart shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where revelant
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend:
Express your gratitude to him/her
Describe the area that you want to live in
Explain what type of accommodation you are looking for
The chart below shows the percentage of household in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011
In some countries, people prefer to rent a house for accommodation, while in other countries people prefer to buy their own property. Does renting a house have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house?
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summa se the info ation selecting and repo ing the main features, and make compa ons e relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write a letter to the school. In your letter
•ask about the school
•say what kind of accommodation you want
•mention any special requests you have (for example diet).
Write at least 150 words.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/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 were a student at the university ・recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation ・warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
In some countries, people prefer to rent a house for accommodation, while in other countries people prefer to buy their own house . Dose renting a house have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house ??
You recently moved to a different city and are looking for a place to stay.Write to a real estate agent and:
explain why you want to move.
mention what location would you prefer.
describe the accommodation type that you need.
You are going on a short training course at a college in New Zealand. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter,
explain your situation
describe the accommodation you require