You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation.
Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation.
In your letter, say:
why you are going to this country
what kind of accommodation you want
when you will arrive
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
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? You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
•Describe the complaints that have been made
•Say why the reception area is important
• Suggest how the reception area could be improved
You recently learned that a close friend of yours has had a baby, and you purchased a gift for the baby. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
Congratulate them on the arrival of the baby
Describe the gift you have chosen for the baby
Suggest arrangements for your visit to deliver the gift.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbles and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this Information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, many medical projects are funded by private companies. In your opinion, do you think that research should be carried by private companies,individuals or government? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partners. Discuss both systems and state which you think is better.
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.
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
– explain the arrangements you have made for them to get keys and enter the house
– tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
– say when you will be home and suggest wha you could do together that evening
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area will improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
•describe the complaint that have been made
•say why the reception area is important
•suggest how the reception area could be improved
Some people think that couples should live togrther before getting married to start knowing each other better and see if they are compatible. Others say that because of this tendency people become immoral and only deep emotional attachment makes a durable alliance. What is your opinion?
The chart below gives information about USA marriage and divorce rates between 1970 to 2000 and the marital status of the adult American in two of the years
Employer sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The charts below give information about USA marriage and divorce rates between 1970 and 2000, and the marital status of Americans in two of the years.
The charts below show the results of a survet on happiness ratings for maaried and unmarried people in the US and the effect of children on the overall ratings of married couples. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in different parts of the world between 1990 and 2005.
you are going to study at a college in another country " you need to find a place you will live.
- Write a letter to the College's accomodation officers in your letter,
- give details of your course and your arrival date
- describe the kind of accommodation you need
- Say what you like the accomodation officer to do
Scientifc research should be carried out and controlled by the government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful carrier, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is some times said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30 as this is the best for the individual and the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree ?
The charts below show the results of a survey of happiness ratings for married and unmarried people in the US, and the effect of children on the overall ratitings of married couples
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
•give details of the situation
•describe the documents
•say what action you want the post office to take
The table details the international tourist arrivals in millions in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010 and the changes (in percentage). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter,
•give details of your course and your arrival/departure date
•explain your accommodation needs
•ask for information about getting to and from the college
You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was unusable. Write a letter to the company that sold you the item: - give details about the order you made - explain what was wrong with the item -tell the company what you want them to do about it
You are going to visit New Zealand for an “English and Homestay” program. You have just received details of yours homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Ask the family to get information that is important to you
• Tell the family about your arrival date and time
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.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel . Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangement. 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 .
SOME PEOPE THINK THAT SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY ON BIRTHDAYS AND MARRIAGES CELEBRATIONS IS A WASTE OF MONEY BUT OTHERS THINK THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE SOCIETY. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some believe that this information may be relevant and useful. While others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More companies have open working areas without walls or barriers in their desks. Do the disadvantages of open-plan offices outweigh the advantages ?
In some countries marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss both systems. You should use your own ideas, knowledge & experience & support our arguments with examples & relevant evidence.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some say that this information may be relevant and useful. others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below give information about USA marriage and divorce rates between 1970 and 2000. andthe martial status of adult Americans in two of the years
Employers somtimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information. Such as their habbies and interests, and whether thay are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that if a police officer carries a gun it can encourage a higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, many people getting married at the age of thirties rather than marry at teen age. Do the advantages overweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, many medical research projects are funded by private companies. In your opinion, do you think that research should be carried by private companies, indivi duals or government? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps compare an Island before and after the developments carried out for tourism targets.
In many countries recently young single people have been living far from their parents,from the time they began studies or work and until they are married.Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
Today, most people get married and give birth in their thirties rather than when they are younger. Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries woman no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and therefore do not repent the financial security that marriage country. To what extent do you agree?
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
•give details of the situation
• describe the documents
• say what action you want the post office to take
Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table shows the proportion of people in England who agreed with same-sex marriage from 1989 to 2013.
The graph shows the number of marriages and divorces in the UK between 1975 and 2000.
You recently traveled on a train which arrived very late causing you to miss an appointment. Write a letter to the train company. In your letter,
-explain what caused the delay in the journey
-tell them what happened because of the delay
-ask them for a refund
Some people think that being able to communicate with others online is breaking down geographical barriers and enabling people, who would normally never have the chance to meet, to communicate. What are the advantages of international communication online? Are there any disadvantages?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information , such as their hobbies and interests , and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful . Others disagree Discuss both views and give your own opnions
The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.