You are shifting out of your accommodation. You think the place is suitable for your English speaking colleague who is arriving next month. Write a letter to your colleague-
- explain why you are shifting out.
- Describe your accommodation
- Why is it suitable for your friend?
The table below shows the results of a survey carried out with visitors to the London Natural History Museum. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged.
Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter,
tell them why you need to move the interview time
ask to change the interview date
explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The line graph illustrate total crime arrests per persons under 18 by locality, 1995 and 1995. Summarize and make comparison where relavent.
You rent an apartment. you want to tell your landlord that you are happy with the apartment in general, but there are some small repairs that need to be carried out. write a letter to your landlord. In your letter say what you like about the apartment , describe the repairs that need to be made and explain how the repairs will improve your quality of life.
Some people believe that romantic relationships and marriages are essential for happiness, while others argue that being single or focusing on personal goals can lead to a more fulfilling life Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are travelling next month to stay with a family you do not know as part of a language training course.
Write a letter to the family to introduce yourself. In your letter,
-Say when and how you will be arriving
-Tell the family a little about yourself
-Ask about the type of food that the family eats.
such as their hobbies, and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant or useful. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are going to arrange a special party at your home next week. You want to invite a local artist who is a playback singer. Write a letter to him.
The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
To what extent do you agree with the statement: ―School is bad for children? Support your claims with appropriate grounds and warrants.
trhere is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in yourtown, has
advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day
next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett.In your letter
• suggest how you could help her in her home
. say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available
Your colleague is traveling from another country by plane for a meeting. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meetings. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter,
– Say when and where you will meet him/her
– Explain where he/she will stay
– Tell him/her about the other arrangements you made.
You attended an old friend's wedding in another city, about 3 hours away, a week ago. It was an outdoor wedding held on a rainy day and you had taken along a rather expensive, elegant umbrella. When you returned, you were tired and went straight to bed. You had a very busy week.This weekend, when it started to rain, you realized you had the wrong umbrella. You must have taken someone else's umbrella, which was very similar to your own, when leaving the wedding reception. Write to your friend who got married. In your letter:
congratulate him / her on the beautiful wedding
explain the situation
ask how you can return this umbrella and locate your own
The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Mant of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You stayed with your friend and by mistake carried home one of his objects. Write a
letter and explain:
- How you enjoyed staying with your friend.
- Explain the object which you brought with you by mistake and explain how the
mistake happened.
- Mention how you plan to return the object.
Write at least 150 words.
Model Answer
The first bar chart shows changes in the number of marriages and divorces in the USA, and the second chart shows figures for the marital status of American adults in 1970 and 2000.
The number of people who choose to get married in the future is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give relevant examples and
Write an informal letter
Your university is organizing the summer camp in the city where your best friend lives.
Write a letter to your friend about 150-200 words about summer camp. Your email should do the following things.
Ask your friend about night clubs in that city
Request your friend to arrange a weekend party for your friends accompanying you.
In the last century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon he said: “It is a big step for mankind”. But some people think it makes little difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, women no longer feel the feel need to get married. Some believe that this is because women abale to earn their own income and therefore do not require the financial security that marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Few countries think that people aged below 30 can do things like vote for country, marriage, getting driving license etc… while most of the countries oppose. What do you think ?
Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know when you will be arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like, and ask them how much the weekend will cost. Also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
Mrs Barrett, An English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for some to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett, in your letter.
Suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do this work
Explain when you will and will not be available
Nowaday, it is common to have marriage and children in their thirties rather than in younger age. What is cause behind this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by private companies rather than governments. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost time
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Income ineuality is a growing concern in many countries. Discuss the role of government in addressing income inequality. Provide example and support your arrgument.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
A friend has invited you to a party but you will not be able to attend. Write to your friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend you can’t come
•Explain why you are unable to attend
•Arrange another time to meet
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The table below provides information on marriage status and age from 1960 to 2000 in Australia. Summarize the information on marriage status and age from 1960 to 2000 in Australia.
In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss both systems and state which one do you think is better.
The position of women has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Do you agree or disagree that many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children?
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 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
Some think that young people should be free to follow their passion, while others say that they should think more realistically about their future carrier. Discuss both views.
Computers are now the basis of modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However dependence of computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
In your school, one of your friends has been feeling down and demotivated. You take it
as your responsibility to cheer him/her up and do this via a Birthday party invitation.
Write to your classmates and talk about organizing the party. Please include
• the reason behind the party
• the location of the party
• discuss any other arrangements
You should write between 150-200 words.
In some countries, secondary school aims 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 better?
The graph shows the number of marriages and divorces in the USA between 1970 and 2000.
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
the chart below shows the average hours worked per day by married men and women in paid employment.
You work for a small company. Your manager has asked you to arrange a party in a restaurant for everyone from your workplace. Write a letter to the owner of the restayrant, in the letter:
give the reason for the party and details of when you would like to go to the restaurant
describe what food the group will require
say how many people will attend and ask how much it will cost
The given table shows the number of international visitors arrivals came to nine different countries and the percentage changes between 2009 and 2010.
You live near a record shop that sells music, movies, and books.
Write a letter to the shop asking if they have a few different items you are looking for.
– Ask what the prices are and if they can be orders
– Ask when they would arrive and if you can have them held in advance
ou have arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain the important event
• apologise for the situation
• suggest a new arrangement
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.
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 latter
• 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
Last Wednesday you flew from London to Vancouver. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your hand luggage on the plane.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
where and when you lost your bag
what your bag looks like
what its contents were
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
Mrs Barret, an English -speaking woman who lives in your town ,has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barret. in your letter
Suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do this Job
Explain when you will and will not be available