You are planning a tour with your family to a tourist destination. Write a letter to a hotel manager asking about the availability of accommodation for the days you will be here and also tell him what type of room you prefer.
Some people believe that our happiness depend on how much money we have. Others say that ‘money cannot buy happiness.’ Do you think that having money is the key to happiness, or are there more important factors?
Children nowadays spend great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the books as a learning tool, which is why children are less well-educated today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agr ee or disagree with this statement?
The chart below shows the number of households in the USA by their annual income in 2017, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Q- It is inevitable that as Technology advances, traditional culture will be lost. It seems that we cannot have these two things together. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In many professional sports, there is a increase in the number of athletes used banned substances to improve their proformance. what are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
• Explain when and how long you will be in town.
• Ask whether you can stay at their home.
• Offer to pay for yourself.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it also takes away some of our freedom. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The chart shows annual office rents in five international cities in 2008 and 2013. The table shows office vacancy rates in those cities
Some people believe that teachers should teach children good manners while others believe that parents should take this responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There is an annual work party next month, which is held every year.
Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter:
•Say what would you do differently than last year
•Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
•Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.
The maps below show an industrial area in town of Norbition, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the informartion by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and seperate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages
Media coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Some people say it should be banned from newspapers and TV programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
International tourism is harmful for developing countries because it can damage local environment and culture, therefore it should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are coach an amateur football team. Write a letter to a local school requesting permission to use their facilities and explaining why your team cannot find facilities and explaining why your team cannot find facilities elsewhere. Suggest how this maybe arranged so that your team's training will not interfere with the school's activities.
The world of work is changing rapidly and employees cannot depend on having the same job or the same working conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes for this rapid change, and suggest ways of preparing people for the world of work in the future. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have a test in your English class next week, but you cannot attend. Write to your teacher. In your letter:
• Explain your situation.
• Apologise for not being able to take the test.
• Ask whether it is possible for you to take the test at another time.
The future maps below show an industrial area in the twon of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world we see the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site.
8 Version 1 In some countries police officers do not carry guns. How does this affect the manner they implement law and order? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a gun. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Nowadays, pollution is increasing, there are many reasons for it. Use of plastic products and plastic bags has increased which cannot be recycled which creates pollution in the environment. What steps people and government should take to reduce it. Give reasons and eaxamples for your answer.
Most countries have traditional celebrations that occur annually. In your opinion, what benefits do these celebrations have for society? Support your opinion with reasons and example from your own Knowledge and experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers
The maps below shoe an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future developement of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparsions where relevant.
Some people think that violent films and video games have negative effects on people and should be banned. Others think that they are just relaxation sources. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
A building company is planning to build new houses on some land near where
you live and has asked the people to give their comments. Write a letter to the
manager of the building company and
- Say how you heard about the plan of the building company
- Give your opinion of the plan
- Say what you hope the building company will do.
The pie charts below show favorite social media channels from 2011 to 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Smoking should be banned in public places because it not only harms the smokers, but also those who are nearby. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advertising aimed at children should be banned. To what extend do youagree or disagree? to what extend do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know ledge and experience
Individuals cannot alleviate the poverty that exists in the world; it is the responsibility of governments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
All cars that burn fossil fuel should be banned and electric cars should replace them. Do you agree or disagree?
You are planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• explain why you will be away
• ask your friend to take care of your apartment
describe the tasks you want your friend to do
Begin your letter as follows:
You have been invited to the engagement party of a friend from another country. You cannot go but you have bought a gift for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say how you feel about the engagement
• explain why you cannot go
• tell your friend about the gift you have bought for him/her
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear....
three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991, and 2001. summarize the information and make comparison.
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that noise may disturb your neighbour
Write a letter to your neighbour
Introduce your self
Describe your plans for the party
Invitee your neighbour to come
Some people think that uniforms in school are unnecessary and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are planning to travel abroad and would like a friend to take care of your apartment annd pet cat while you are away:
write a letter to your friend:
explain how long and why will you be away
describe the tasks you would like your friend to do
tell your friend that he is welcome to stay in your apartment
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education in adult populations who cannot read and write.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Human activity has had a negative effect on ecosystems, animals and plants across the world. Some people believe this cannot be changes while others feel that we can still take action protect living things and the environment. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007,2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons whererelevant.
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of university students in three different countries.
Researchers show that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, advertising for food products should be banned in the same way as the cigarette advertising is banned in many countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The world environment problem cannot be solved by odinary people. Government and large companies should be responsible for it. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Practice 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any ad
In addition to your full-time job, you are taking a 15-hour Computer Science course. You now find that you cannot continue with the course.
Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your schedule and situation
-Explain why you cannot continue the course
-Say what action you would like to take
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows,
Dear Ms. Franklin,
The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in Calgary, 2000-2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.