WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Young people are leaving their home from rural areas to study at work in cities. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
You recently bought some food at a supermarket, but, when you got home, you found that the food was in bad condition. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket.
In your letter,
– explain what happened to you
– give details of the day and time of the purchase
– ask the manager what he/she intends to do about your experienc
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or the Antartic. What are benefits or disadvantages for tourists visiting such places?
The company you work for has decided to close the cafeteria as the staff is not using it much. You are not happy with the decision. Write a letter to the director:
- Give reasons of low usage
- How will it affect the staff
- Suggest ways to improve it
86.In many countreis, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
People are using a lot of online language translation apps. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to such service?
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to find part time jobs. Some think this is a good development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The given table shows the number of international visitors arrivals came to nine different countries and the percentage changes between 2009 and 2010.
Some people say working at the same place for a longtime is beneficial while some say changing to another company might be useful. What is the advantages and disadvantages ?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, inspite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
ome families send their children to a foreign country to be educated. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this course of action. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years’ time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So same people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage of households in a European country that had access to the internet between 1999 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Germany: Started at 10% in 1999, rose steadily to 85% by 2009 France: Started at 12% in 1999, reached 80% by 2009 UK: Started highest at 20% in 1999, but slower growth; reached 75% in 2009
Some people think that children should be educated at school about paying taxes and personal budgeting in order to help them better manage their finances when they are older. Others think that parents should teach these things, and that children will understand taxes and how to spend money carefully through life experience in the future. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the percentage change in the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian provinces over a period of 5 years.
It has become very common for people to borrow money. Most people havea credit card, a mortagage and often they will buy a car on credit as well. Is this a good idea or is it too risky? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Parents should encourage children to spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some countries have implemented mandatory community service programs for young people. In these programs, children aged 16 to 18 do charity work, help old people or work with animals. What are some advantages and disadvantages of this for young people?
THE CHART BELOW SHOWS THE PERCENTAGE OF MENAND WOMEN WHO DID VARIOUS FREE TIME ACTIVITIES IN ENGLAND
The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were borrowed over this time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sport should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just returned from holiday and were not satisfied with your trip. Write to the travel agency. In your letter
•Say where / when you went on holiday
• Explain why you are not satisfied with your holiday
• Tell them what you would like them to do
vou left a jacket behind at a restaurant you went to recently. write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
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describe the jacket
explain when you visited the restaurant and where you were sitting say want you want the manager to do.
In the future all cars, buses, and train will be driverless. The only people travelling inside the vehicle will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicle outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the percentage of households owning of four types electronic devices between 1995 and 2015
The given diagram illustrates different stages involved in the process of making 5 tea types from tea leaves.
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 internet allows us to stay connected with eachother no matter where we are. On the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialize. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Teenagers should not be allowed to use mobile phones in schools. Do you agree or disagree? Give explanations and examples for your response.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this environment? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguements with example and relevant evidence.
The aim of this report is to analyze the presented graph and compare the given information about the average number of UK commuters traveling each day by car, bus or train.
Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?”
In many countries, plastic containers have become more common than ever and by used by many food and drinks companies. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantae
The bar chart illustrates the usage rates of different technological devices across various age groups in 2023.
Scientists are doing experiments on living animals for the purpose of research nowadays. Do you think advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
The graph below gives information on the usage of water for agricultural purposes in two different countries between 2000 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, young people are choosing to study or work abroad. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar graph illustrates the frequency of eating at fast food restaurants amongst Americans between 2003 and 2013. Overall, most Americans eat at those restaurants between once a week to twice a month. Looking in closer detail at the chart, it can be observed that just over 30 % of people in USA used to eat in fast foods once a week whilst 30% used to eat in fast food once or twice a week. A minority of people never consumed fast food neither consumed it daily .In 2006, a slight increase in the frequency of once week can be noticed. At the same time, the percentage of several times a week consumers growth moving from around 16% to exactly 20%; as well as the feature of once or twice a month . Furthermore, there were still few people, approximatively 3%, who were daily fast-food customers. Finally, in 2013, about 33% of people used to eat fast food once or twice a month and still a tiny portion of individuals used to purchase fast foods every day or never.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adult, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantage?
The charts below show the average age men and women retired in seven countries in 2004 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasing early stage. Discuss the causes and some effects of the widespread drug use by young people. Give some recommendations that can be implemented.
The rise of e-books has led to a decline in the traditional publishing industry. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
You bought a piece of furniture from a store in another town recently. There is a problem with the item you bought. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter– Provide the details of your purchase
– Describe the problem that you have with it
– Suggest what can be done about it.
#Education | #Language - Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages. (IELTS 9, AC)
Part 1 The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant Percentage of Australian men and women doing regular physical activity: 2010
TRAFFIC AND ACCOMMODATION PROBLEMS ARE INCREASING, AND THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD ENCOURAGE BUSINESS TO MOVE FROM CITIES TO RURAL AREAS. DO THE ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGE?
Some people advocate the death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society.Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the death penalty and give your opinion.
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is? What can be done to encourage more people to take interest in arts?
The climograph below shows average monthly temperatures and rainfall in the city of Kolkata. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.