these days many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. explain why you this change has happened. what are the effects of this change in attitude?
A friend from abroad is visiting your country next month. She is planning to stay with you, but you cannot accomodate her. Write a letter to her.
Tell her the reasons.
Aplogise
Make alternative arrangements.
You have arranged a meeting with a business partner. Unfortunately, you have to change the arrangement.
Write a letter to your business partner. In your letter,
apologise for the changes
explain the reason why the changes were needed
explain the new arrangement
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Is it advantages or disadvantageous for the students?
You have been living in a rented apartment for the last two years. Your rental agreement will expire in two months, but you want to extend it for another two years.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why you want to extend the contract
mention what changes you would recommend in the contract
Write at least 150 words.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangements. In your letter
mention when you will be arriving and leaving,
mention what type of rooms you would like and the price charged during the weekend
also inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
Nowadays, the development of technology has allowed computers and mobiles to translate languages automatically. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagrams give information about changes in a student accommodation.
Sorne people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The line graphs lower depicts the changing of population in the period from 1940 to 2000 in three different counties in the U.S. state of Oregon.
The table below gives information about the languages that high school students speak at home in one school district in the USA
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in foriegn country others say that these are not the only reason why someon should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your opninon
People naturally resist making changes in their live. What kind of problems can this cause? What solutions can you suggest?
Advertising is becoming more and more common in everyday life. Some people say that the influence of advertising is dangerous for people's lives and should be regulated. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You want to learn a language. There is a teacher neat to you where you live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In the letter:
say how you came to know about him/her
explain why you want to learn
ask what help they can offer
There are some problems in the changing room in your sport center. Write a letter to the sport center manager. In your letter, you should:
- Describe the problems in the changing room
- Explain why the sport center is important for you
- Suggest what the manager should do.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success. •describe what the problem with the changing rooms is • say what happened the last times you complained • explain what you want the manager to do.
Nowadays, the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative develop ments.
Modern building change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
In many countries, people can buy a wide range of household goods (for example, TV, microwave ovens, and rice cookers）. Is it a positive or negative development?
Whether immigrants should adopt the local culture has emerged as one of the most debated topics in recent decades. Some people believe they should change to keep up with a new country, while others believe keeping their own unique characteristics is the best way. In this essay, I will discuss both views and support the latter one.
Task1: The chart below shows the percentage change in the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian province between 2001 and 2006.
Living in a country where you have tospeak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
the world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or the same condition of work for life.discuss the causes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for workin the future
You have received a bill from a mobile phone (or cell phone) company for international call
charges relating to a time when you did not use your phone for international calls.
Write a letter to the company,
complaining about this
giving your reasons
asking for the bill to be changed
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
Nowadays,The way many people interact with each other has it changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the type of relation that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development.
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by verysmall numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the proportions of Bristish students at one university in england who were able to speak other languages in addition to english in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.
The chart below gives information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. Sumarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feautures and make comparasions where relevant.
“The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.”
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Traditional food is undergoing great changes and is being replaced by new diet. What do you think are the reasons and what do you think about this phenomenon?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. Has this been a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the changes that occured to a town named Willington in 1780, 1860, and 2000.
Export Earnings (2015–2016) The chart shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Task: Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Instructions: Write a report of at least 150 words describing the chart and table. You sh
The graph below shows changes in young adult unemployment rates in England between 1993 and 2012.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE (present) Gym Outdoor courts Changing room 25m Pool Outdoor courts Reception Leisure pool Changing room Sports shop UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE (future plans) Changing room 25m Pool Gym Reception S ;ро hall Changing room > E
You made a reservation at a hotel for you and your colleagues to stay during a business trip, but you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter – Give details of your booking – Explain what changes you need to make – Ask for some special arrangements to be made for your business meetings
Some people believe that school should teach foreign language for primary school children. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just returned from a holiday. You are unhappy with the quality of the hotel you stayed in and want to complain to the travel agency that arranged the holiday.
Write a letter to the manager of the travel agency. In your letter,
say about the holiday and where you stayed
mention why you are unhappy about the hotel where you stayed
say what you would like the travel agency to do
Write at least 150 words
ou and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Modern lifestyle are completely different from the way people lived in the past. Some people think the changes have been very positive, while others believe they have been very negative. Discuss both these points of view and give your own opinion.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another 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/her help in arranging it,
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have verbally complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter
Describe what the problems with the changing rooms is
Say what happened the last times you complained
Explain what you want the manager to do
You have just finished a language course provided by your company and want an- other. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter you should say: - why you liked the course - why you need more - and say where and when the course should take place
The charts below provide the primary reason tourists visited Orange City in two different years.
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in Netherland between 2001 and 2006
ou have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family.
Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter:
Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner
Explain why you have been so busy
Arrange a time to visit
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Grandmother,