When asked to choose between a life without wỏk and working most of the time, people would always choose not to work. Do you agree or disagree with the statement
The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentage of households in a European country that had a washing machine, refrigerator, and vacuum cleaner from 1920 to 2019. (Imagine a line graph with these data trends:) •Refrigerator: •1920: 20% •1940: 60% •1960: 90% •1980–2019: 100% •Washing Machine: •1920: 40% •1940: 55% •1960: 70% •1980: 80% •2000: 85% •2019: 90% •Vacuum Cleaner: •1920: 30% •1940: 50% •1960: 70% •1980: 85% •2000: 95% •2019: 100% ⸻ ✏️ Your task: 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 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.
A reporter complained about a new TV program that you like. Write a letter to the newspaper editor.–
Describe your point of view.
Say what you like about the show and why.
Ask the newspaper to take some action.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same period.
A significant change in education has led students around the world to obtain knowledge, either in the theoretical or the practical field. Generally speaking, many universities in the world have provided a good system in education with a purpose to improve the quality of education offered to their students. To make a good system to be more implemented, universities commonly give students the a time to gain experience in the practical field. The opportunity could be a program with the aim to encourage students in applying their theoretical knowledge in practice.
The need for a better progress for today and the future is one of the reasons many students are looking for well-known companies to do an outside class learning. There are many efforts that must be done to get a good place to work. And, by this process, students are often faced daunting choice for determining companies. There are many steps that they must be dealing with the recruitment, it could be a long process of recruitment. The situation that students face will be more complicated when they must deal with the visa procedures in the country of destination.
The situation above is often experienced by students who are willing to do internship abroad. As the impact, the situation is successfully created demands on providing the service to those students. Many internship business providers were established to help and solve a long process of placement. The company has the sole purpose of providing a good placement for international and local students.
Students often feel reluctant to do internship since they are afraid of doing menial tasks. Those menial tasks such as making copies or making coffee are not able to fulfil their high expectation. Due to students’ expectation is not only about doing menial tasks, but they are also highly expected to have meaningful experiences which enable them to apply the hard and soft skill. Those experiences provide many opportunities for their future, real-world experiences, networking, time management, and career foundations.
To work in companies, students have experiences to work hands on with the real business. A good working place will provide an opportunity for students preparing for their priorities direction. Generally speaking, the people in companies will help interns by giving direction to their job. Students will receive guidance during their probation to achieve good performances. An Internship is a way to test drive jobs for students, whether they are able to pursue their goals or explore different career options.
Networking are often given by companies to students in order to gain new connections and learn how to communicate in a professional way. Many students expect this opportunity to explore their ability in communication as well as building companies’ connection. As students expect to meet business professionals in their field, networking is a proper place to practice their communication skill to bring positive impact to companies.
Time management will train students to be better at managing their self and for the company. They won’t be able to survive in the company if they do not set up priorities. On the other side, they also must make all tasks is well organized, for examples finishing tasks on deadlines, handling phone calls or managing day-off to break or get permission. Students must notice how crucial time management in global business as it makes tasks become well organized.
They expect internship can be a career foundation for their future. They perceive that choosing the right path will help them to set up their next path. Most students choose the companies based on the linearity of the interest and prospects. As a conclusion, students are willing to do the internship with the hope to improve their ability to work for their next step in life.
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- Give details of your studies
Explain why you want to get a part-time job
Suggest how you friend could helo you find a job
Task 1-Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say why a driving licence is advantageous
• recommend a driving school
• give any extra guidance/tips
You and some of your friends want to start a weekly dance club, and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter of the hall. In your letter:
Explain the dance project
Ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms
State what day and times you would like to use the hall
You recently did a short cookery courses a cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course write a letter to the coolest director at the cookery school in your letter describe what you enjoy about the course say how much cooking you have done since the course suggest another cookery course you do likes school to offer
Some people believe that it is good for children to do chores. Others, however, say that children should not be asked to do household tasks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
suggest what should be done about the problem
Write at least 150 words.
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the hierarchical structure of a marketing company. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons whererelevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
Instructions
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You are going on a short training course at a college in New Zealand. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter,
explain your situation
describe the accommodation you require
You hind that your study load is too heavy and you would like to withdraw from two courses.
Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.
You should write at least 150 words.
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.
Your childhood friend has established his own business. He needs a partner whom he can completely trust and asks you to become his partner.
Write a letter to him. In your letter:
• Give the details about your knowledge in this particular field and your opinion;
• Tell your decision and its reasons;
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time
this summer. HelShe has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holliday
Describe some possible disadvantages
Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You are planning a holiday to Australia. You have been given the name and address of a hotel in the centre of Sydney and would like further information. Write a letter to the hotel. Ask about the availability of the rooms and the hotel's facilities. Find out if the hotel arranges day trips and ask them to send you a brochure.
You have just enrolled in a 12 week English class, but have found that
you have a family problem and you will have to return home. Write to
the school. In your letter
Explain what has happened
Request a refund
Ask whether you will be able to return at a later date
Your English speaking friend asked for your help with college project he or she is doing about celebrating new year in different countries
Write a letter to your friend.In your letter
Say how important new year is to people in your country
Describe how new year is celebrated in your country
Explain what you like about new year celebrations in your country
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for
your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your fetter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
Your child’s school has arranged a trip abroad for students. The principal of the school asked some parents to join the trip to help. Write to the school principal and say:
Why do you want to join the journey?
How could you help during the trip?
Ask some questions about the trip.
The table below shows the results of a survey that asked 6800 Scottish adults (aged 16 years and over) whether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your friend has recently asked you to be a partner in his/her new business
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
give your opinion of your friend’s business idea
tell him/her whether or not you have decided to accept his offer
explain your reasons for this decision
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 these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business. In your letter:
Give a brief description of the business
Mention what you’d like to be there on the website
Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to a friend, who is a professional event planner. In your letter: explain why the occasion is special ask for his/her assistance set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is planning to hold an election to choose members from the society but there are no young people on the council and you think that the council needs young people's views. You are thinking of standing for election.
Write a letter to the head of the council. In your letter,
state why you want to be elected
mention why you think you would be a good candidate
describe your qualities, skills, experience, interests, if any
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
Because of your job, you have to move to a new city. Write a letter to someone you know who lives there. In your letter
ask them to help you find somewhere to live
tell them the kind of accommodation you want to find
tell them which area of the city you want to live in
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….
The first chart below shows the percentages of men and women in a country involved in some kind of home tasks. The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day. Zhazira.
an international company is opening branch in your town and you will like to work for this company write a letter to the human resource manager of the company in your letter say what kind of work you are interested in and explain why you want to work for the company and ask some questions about the company
The chart shows the division of household tasks by gender in Great Britain.
Writing task 1 sample letter: Write a letter to your favourite restaurant. Include the following:
· Your reason for writing
· What you like about the restaurant
· Suggestions for improvement
Employers sometimes ask people applying for job for personal information such as their hobbies and interests and weather they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be useful and relevant. Other disagree. Discuss both this views and give your opinion.
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent. Write a letter to him. In your letter, you should tell: why you think the rent shouldn’t be increased what you will do if it is increased
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
introduce yourself
describe your plans for the party
invite your neighbour to come
you live near a public school. the school has asked local residents to help with the maintenance of school buildings and play area. Write a letter to the principal. in your letter,
-explain why you would like to help
-tell them how you can help
-let them know when you are available
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off from your work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
ask for some time off to complete the qualification
suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off
say how the qualification will help your job or company
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection.
In your letter,
describe the problems
explain how it is affecting people
say what the company should do to help
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What are your opinions on this? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You want to learn a foreign language to help you in your work. A teacher near where you live is offering lessons in this language.
Write a letter to this teacher. In your letter:
say how you heard about the language lessons
explain how learning this language will help you in your work
ask some questions about the lessons.
Educating children is a more difficult task today than it was in the past because they spend so much time on cell phones, online games, and social networking Website. Do you agree or disagree?
You are planning to travel abroad and would like to ask your friend to take care of your apartment and pet cat while you away
Write a letter to your friend in your letter
explain how long and why you will be away
describe the tasks you would like your friend to do
tell your friend that he is welcome to stay in your apartment.
* It has been noted that many people who had a big impact on the world gave themselves completely to their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life balance”. To what extent should people try to have a good work-life balance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should spend about **40** minutes on this task.
YOu are going to another country to study. u wud like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who
lives there for some help.
write a letter to this friend. in your letter:
1. give details of your study plans.
2. explain why you want to get a part-time job.
3. suggest how your friend could help you find a job: