You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson Real Estate Agency. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe the kind of accommodation you would like
provide the dates you will need it
Task 1
You have seen an advertisement for part-time job at a restaurant and want to apply for it.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
-describe your experience
-tell him why you are interested in the job
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
In recent years, many governments have brought in laws to ban smoking in public places, such as bars, restaurants and offices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with banning smoking in public places?
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (eg.dinosaurs,dodos..) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or Disagree?
Task - II Nowadays, marketers have left no stone unturned to entice customers. Certain fast food companies and restaurants now tie up with schools to endorse their products. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the favourite takeaways of people in Canada and the number ofIndian restaurants in Canada between 1960 and 2015.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant.
You are living in an English speaking country and the restaurant near you is making a lot of noise. Write a letter to the restaurant owner. Cover the following:
- tell restaurant owner to reduce the noise levels.
- suggest a solution to fix the problem. -
warn that if this problem remains not solved then further action will be taken
You are the manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of complaint about
poor service from a member of your staff. Write a letter of apology to the person
who has complained.
In your letter,
– say how sorry you are that the person has had a poor experience
– explain what action has been taken against the staff member
– offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to restaurantʼs manager. On your letter
• explain that you would like to apply for the job
• give some details of any relevant experience that you have
• specify the days and times that would suit you
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 25 20 15 10 5 0 Food and drink Restaurant and Hotel Entertainment Under 30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76+ Citizens' expenditure in the UK
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
The table below gives information about a restaurant’s average sales in three different branches in 2016.
The chart below shows the frequency people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013.
You and your friend ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special ocassion and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In you letter
*Give details of your visit to the restaurant
*Explain the reason for the celebration
*Say what was good about the food and the service.
You recently notice a local restaurant that was offering a part-time Job.
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager.
• Explain that you would like to apply for the job
• Give some details of any relevant experience that you have
• Specify the days and times that would suit you.
You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them.
In your letter –
• Mention the food, service and the atmosphere.
• Suggest any improvements to make things better.
Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family than eating out in restaurants. Do you agree or disagree?
it is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (dinosaur, dodo) there is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem either the high of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open until midnight. Write a letter to the governor.
Complain about the situation
Say why this is a problem
And propose ways to reduce the noise
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos, etc.) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to order ready-made food from restaurants instead of cooking at home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Many people argue that restaurants should be required to disclose the nutritional information of the dishes they serve. Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantage?
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Frequency of eating at fast food restaurants among people in the USA (2003-2013)
Nowadays people waste a lot of food that they bought from shops and restaurents. Why do you think people waste food?what can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
describe your suitability for this area of work
say when you can attend an interview
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of the food and services you ordered
Describe the problems that occurred
Explain what you want the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
In some countries, fast food restaurants and supermarket is going money to schools to promote their products. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some schools agree that fast-food restaurants and supermarkets can promote their products in school and that schools benefit from it. Is it a positive or negative development?
Thw chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. summeruse the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevent.
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter,
-Explain that you would like to apply for the job
-Give some details of any relevant experience that you have
-Specify the days and times that would suit you
The chart below show how frequently people in US ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 2013
It is the duty of governments to protect children's health by fighting obesity. The government should implement laws against sugary drinks and fast food restaurants and take other measures as well. Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Question: - Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family than eating out in restaurants or canteens. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurents between 2003 and 2013 . Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.
ou recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter,
– explain that you would like to apply for the job
– give some details of any relevant experience that you have
– specify the days and times that would suit you
The chart illustrates consumption of three kinds of fast food by teenagers in Mauritius from 1985 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for a manager in the local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
describe your suitability for this job
Tell them when you are free to attend an interview
During a recent plane journey,you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants.You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman.In your letter
•remind him when and where you met
•tell him what kind of job you are interested in
•say why you think you would be suitable for the job
nowadays, people waste a lot of food that was bought from shops and restaurant. Why do you think people waste food? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?
In some countries fast food restaurants and supermarkets give money to schools to promote their product. Do you think it’s a positive or negative development of children ?
You visit a cafe every day. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In your letter
say what you like about the cafe
suggest an improvement to the cafe
explain the benefits of your suggestion.
You have been asked to organise a special dinner to celebrate your company’s achievements this year. Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In your letter say :
* why you want to come to the restaurant and when
* how many people will attend the dinner
* what special requirements you have
Two Charts: Pie & Bar p. 70 The charts below show the favourite takeaways of people in the UK and the number of Indian restaurants in the UK between 1960 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
summarise the information in the chart below which shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
-Remind him when and where you met
-Tell him what kind of job you are interested in
-Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter,
» explain why you were at the restaurant
» describe the problems
» write about the action you want the manager to take
You had a good meal in a local trestaurant with your family. Write a letter to the newspaper to tell them about it, describe the meal you had, and why you think the restaurant is worth visiting.
You recently notice a local restaurant offering a part time job
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter
•Explain that you would like to apply for this job
•Give some details of relevant experience that you have
•specify the date and time that would suit for you
You should
You don’t write any address
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a bussinessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this bussinessman. In your letter
• remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of job you are interested in
• say why you think you would be suitable for the job
The graph shows the income of four restaurants in Cambridge in 2016.