You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luaggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage untill the last day of your holiday.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
1. complain about the situation.
2. Say why it caused you problem.
3. seek suitable compensation.
Small businesses are disappearing and being replaced by large multinational companies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this for ordinary people?
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Zhazira.
Many celebrities are now using their fame to raise awareness about social issues. Do you think this is a good trend or bad trend?
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch withother people and get news events. Do ou think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Successful sports professional can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than any other important professionals. Some people think it is justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There are plans to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live
near the airport.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter
say where you live
describe the problem
say why you do not want the development to take place
Holding international games such as olympics is an exciting event. Some think it has positive effect, while others argue it is a waste of money. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
In many countries, the age of the criminal is getting lower. Give the reasons for and solutions to the problem. Support your position with relevant examples.
Some people believe that children should study world literature at school, while others believe that they should study their national literature. What is your opinion?
Fossil fuel (e.g. coal, oil and natural gas) are the main source of energy in many countries. However, in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind power and solar power) is encouraged. To what extend is this a positive of negative development?
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?
The graph compares the percentage of international students and the percentage of UK learners gaining second class degrees or better at a major UK university.
Some workplaces require employees to wear standardised uniforms on a daily basis. While this rule offers advantages such as reducing the hassle of selecting work attire and improving safety in high-risk jobs, it can also limit employees’ creativity and personal expression.
Some poeple say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
… tell your friend about the job
…what sort of work it involves
…say why you think the job would be suitable for him
…explain how to apply for the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….,
Some people think that good health is very important to everyone so medical service should not be run by profit- making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages.
Without capital punishments (the health penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increases. Capital punishment in essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should spend 20 minutes on this task. The charts below show the percentage of enrolments on six courses at a local education college in the UK in 2010 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. WRITING TASK
One of your colleagues from another country comes to your office for an official meeting. Write a letter to him/her and say
– Describe how to get from the airport to his/her hotel.
– Describe the hotel he/she will be staying in.
– Describe the arrangement for the meeting.counter
Topic: Global warming is a big problem the world has faced today. What causes this problem and what are the solutions.
Your local public library wants to make improvements to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian. In your letter
• describe what you like about the library
• say what you don’t like
• make suggestions for improvements
Increasingly, people eat food from other parts of the world, rather than local food. What do you think is driving this trend? Is this a good or bad development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people think that the behavior of professional sportmen off the field is not important as long as they are good players. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays tourism generates a significant part of national income for many countries, but it has certain drawbacks too. This essay will examine the advantage and disadvantages of tourism and provide a logical conclusion.
Some people argue that exams put too much pressure on university students, but others think that dealing with pressure is an essential skill to develop before people begin employment. Discuss both sides of the argument and present your opinion.
However, nowadays people’s values have changed, and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. than arts. What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to draw people’s attention to art?
Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems and traffic jams is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people believe that physical fitness of strong individuals and teams is the reason for most sports achievements. Others, however, think that mental attitude is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
the natural resources such as oil, forest and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. what problems does it cause? how can we solve these problems?
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
•say what has happened and how you feel
•ask them to explain why there has been a delay
•ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
Some people believe that social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, have a negative impact on young people and their ability to form personal relationships. Others believe that these sites bring people together in a beneficial way. To what extent do yo agree or disagree with these statements?
The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advasntages outweigh the disadvantages?
Schools should teach subjects that are needed for academic success and to pass examinations. Practical life skills such as cookery, dressmaking, and wood crafting should be taught at home, by family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to use public transportation while others say that personal cars are the best mode of transportation. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities and that’s why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport.
Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing to rise at an alarming rate. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions?
The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produceelectricity. Summarise the information byselecting and reporting themain features,andmake comparisons where relevant.
Some people like to do their everyday shopping at large supermarkets. Others want to go to several small stores or local markets to buy what they need. Which style of shopping do you prefer and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
what are the main problems associated with using social media plateforms ? What are the most serious problems associated with the it and what solutions can you suggest?
Some people are of the opinion that women should play an equal role in police or military forces like the army. Others believe that this work is unsuitable for women. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Now a days international tourism is the biggest industry. It creates tension rather than understanding between people from different countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Describe a process of geothermal power plant ? What is the diagram of? How many steps are there? What happens in each step? What are the components, or parts of the process? Is the process mechanical or natural, or both? Where does the process start? Where does it finish?
You work (or an international company, and would like to spend six months
working in its head office in anothor country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
• say how your work could be done while you are away
• ask for his or her help in arranging it
its impotant for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and theirpersonal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages
Countries around the world require more and more energy every year for domestic and industrial use. What are the causes of this excessive energy consumption, and how does it affect the environment?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about patients who stayed in different wards of a hospital. The chart also shows the percentage of patients who replied ‘very good’ about the various aspects of their hospital experience.
Many people use social media evry day to keep in touch with other people and for new events. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have been doing som e voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter
• describe the work you have been doing
• explain why you can no longer do this work
• recommend anotherperson who is interested in the work
Some people believe that it would be beneficial if employees worked three or four days per week rather than five or six days. Why is this? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.