Many people work long hour, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time. Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it. You should You do NOT need to write your own address.
You will have will borrowed something from your friend. Unfortunately it got damaged. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
* Explain what happened
* Apologize for damaging product
* Say now are you going to fix the issue
you are planning to go and study English at school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write to the school. In your letter:
- ask about the school
- what kin of accomadition you want
- mention any special requests you have(for example diet).
You have decided to go on a holiday abroad for 2 weeks, and you want one of your friends to go with you. Write a letter to your friend asking him to accompany you.
In your letter:
•explain where and when you want to go
•give details of the travel, dates and costs involved
•describe some of the things you want to do.
the pie chart below shows the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010.
some people think young people should be required to have full time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do agree or dis agree ?.
In some countries, it is possible for people to have a variety of food that has been transported from over the world. Do advantages outweigh disavantages?
The overuse of natural resources causes an ultimate exhaust of them. People have been using them to be in the swim of new styles such as making new furniture of recent design. This causes a huge harm to the environment. Therefore, the government should discourage people the overuse of these resources. To what extent do you support or oppose the idea?
Currently children have less responsibilities than they had in the past some say this is a good change some argue that it had negative effect on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion based on your personal experience.
Write a letter to your friend expressing your inability to meet on a particular date.
Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems, you can?t meet him/her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to:
- Apologies to your friend.
- Explain why it?s not possible to meet now.
- Suggest an alternative date for the meeting.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. – statement/situation.
Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.
In your letter:
•introduce yourself,
•say why you are interested in this sports club
•ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
You have recently heard that a friend of yours has had some problems as a result
of some unusual weather. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
-express concern (i.e. say you are sorry to hear what has happened)
-tell them about a similar experience that you once had
-give some advice or offer help
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
• explain where and when you left it
• say what action you would like the company to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career. It is said: “A woman’s place is in the home.” What do you think?
you have seen an advertisement from a couple who live in australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a yar.
writte a letter to the couple. in your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasons for wanting the job
Some people argue that if children behave badly their parents should accept responsibility and also punished for their behaviour of their children.Do you agree or disagree?
Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing each other. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Public transportation is a great way to travel, particularly within a metropolis. The metro is the most convenient way to get around a city. Do you agree or disagree?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
correct the information in the article
expiain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had huge negative effect on individuals and society. To what extent do you agree?
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Small, independent shops will have no place in the future. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Do you agree or disagree? Note down a few points which support your opinion.
In many countries, young people are finding it harder to get work. What do you think are the main causes of this? What effect might this have in the future?
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional festivals as Tet holiday; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
n the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
"In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common." Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some cities have vehicle free days where private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned in city centers. Only bus, bicycle, and taxis are permitted in the city center. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
For some people, the ideal holiday is to get away from their normal routine by staying in a hotel or camping in a countryside. Others prefer to stay at home and do things they do not normally have time for. What do you think are the benefits of going away on holidays? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Global languages have many benefits and drawbacks, some argue they are necessary for cooperation and advancement, while others say they are harbingers of a future monoculture. Give your opinion with examples.
Your neighbour keeps making noise and having late night parties though you have talked to him several times about that. write a letter of complaint to the chairman of residental committee and suggest what should be done
The diagrams below show changes that have taken place in the Sawry District neighborhood since 1920.
Nowadays television and the Internet have a greater influence on children's behaviour than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think It's better to choose friends who always hav the same opinions as them. Other people believe it is good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The maps show improvement that have been made to a university campus between 2010 and the present day
You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter,
-explain your situation
-describe your problems
-tell him/her when you think you can move in
The charts below show the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the inforamtion by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is common nowadays for each member of family to have their own peace of modern technology. Some people think that this will lead to a break down in the family relationships and communication to what extent do you agree or disagree.
Many people believe that social networking sites *such as Facebook)have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that only the government can bring about significant changes in society, while others think that even an individual can have a lot of influence on society. What is your opinion on the above statement? You should take about 40 minutes for this answer and write a minimum of 250 words.
This days,children have easy access to home computers,tablets, and smartphones and mane spend a large part of free time using these devices. Discuss the disadvantages and advantages of this situation and give your opinion.
Your mentor recommended you to learn a new language and gave you contact details of a teacher. Following his advice, you need to write a letter to the teacher and say:
What is your motivation to learn a new language
•How can the teacher help you
When you will be ready to start
You are looking for a part-time job.
Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
● introduce yourself
● explain what sort of job you would like
●say what experience and skills you have.
Some people belive that nowdays we have too many choices.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Part 2 The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree?
some people think the money they earn should be enjoyed by spending it now,while others thinks that their earnings should be saved for future.discuss both views and give your opinion.
social media is becoming increasingly popular among all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. Do you think that the advantage of social media outweight the disadvange?
Some people think that it’s more important to be informed of local/national news. Other people think that it’s more important to have international news. Discuss both sides and tell what you think.
You have been studying English for several years in your own country, and feel that you would benefit from an eight-week intensive course for foreign students offered by a college in the south of England. Write a letter applying for a place on the course, stating your reasons for choosing this particular college.