Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
• explain why you changed jobs
• describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter explain the reasons for the noise apologise describe what action you will takeYou should write at least 150 words.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be soent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people have advocated for a decrease in the time that people spend watching television. Why do you think they hold this opinion? What can be done to reduce the time that people, especially children, spend in front of television screens?
Write a letter to Airline company about your bag has been lost when you travelled New York to Paris on Tuesday?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntaryl
unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
• explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
• describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
• give details of when you would be available for work
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship that people make? Has this been a positive or negative developments?
Some people says we should use free space in town and city for plantation a d some says that it should be used for construction. Do you agree or disagree?
The line graph bellow shows data on average price of homes in three countries from 1997 to 2014. Summarize the data
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016.The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
The diagram below shows the life cycle of the honey bee. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on
holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Give contact details for when you are away
• Give instructions about how to care for your pet
• Describe other household duties
The table below presents information about the Australian economy in the late 1980s. Write a report describing the trend in profits shown in the tabel
Some people advocate for free health care while others think it can be counterproductive. Discuss both views and give your opinion.[313]
You have approximately 20 minutes to complete this task. The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Your report should comprise a minimum of 150 words.
Some people believe that students work better if the teacher is strict; others think it is better for students, if the teacher has a friendly approach. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. discuss post this views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many people aim to create a balance between their work and other aspects of their life, however only few acheive it. What are the problems in doing this and what solutions can you suggest?
Adults do less exercise nowadays. Some people thi it that people can be encouraged to live healthy lives through sporting events such as Olympics and World cups. Others think that there are better ways to encourage adults to do exercise. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the result of a survey about poeple's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five australian cities.
Some managers encourage their staff to work better by giving them more money. To what extent do you think this policy can be effective? Can you recommend any other methods to achieve this goal?
The charts below show the proportion of people's total spending in a particular European country was spent on different commodities and services in 1958 and in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant
The internet has changed the world. Many people believe it is a great invention. Others believe it causes problems. Give the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
The graph below shows levels of online shopping by age group for different times of the day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The chart below shows global sales of the top five mobile phone brands between 2009 and 2013. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the number of tourists who visited oman between 2000 to 2007
Safety standards are important when building people's homes. Who should be responsible for enforcing strict building codes - the government or the people who build the homes? Give your opinion
Effect of Social Media on Youth • "Some people believe that social media has a negative impact on young people, while others argue that it has positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others beliove that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Your neighbours have recently wrtten to you to complain about the noisefrom your house/flat. write a letter to your neighbours. in your letter
- Explain the reason for the noise
- apologise
- describe what action you will take
The graph below show the number of hours spent on social media per day from 2010to 2016 as well as the reasons why they used them. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting.
Some people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people’s private life, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
The graph below shows the number of library books read by boys and girls at Starmouth School from 2006 to the present.
The charts below show the results of a survey on happiness rating for married and unmarried people in the US, and the effect of children rating on the overall ratings of married couples.
Testing is a difficult issue. Some think coursework and continuous assessment is best, others prefer the traditional closed examination, while some like online testing. Which way is preferable in your opinion?
Director and mangers are mostly older people. Some people believe young people will become better leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
sudents should pay full cost for their own study, because university education beniefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some argue that social networking sites bring people closer together, while others believe they contribute to loneliness. Discuss both sides and provide your own view.
Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new towns rather than shopping malls. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The news about violent crimes may frighten people or, on the contrary, encourage them to commit a crime. Therefore, some believe that these types of news should not be reported in newspapers or on TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some construction work is being done on the street where you live for the last couple of days. The noise from the work is loud and it disturbs you.
Write a letter to your local council complaining about the noise. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain how the noise is causing problems to you
suggest solutions to the problem
Multiple-culture societies, in which there is a mixture of many ethnic peoples, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, truancy is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effect on the child and wider community?
Nowadays it is easy to get a credit card . However some people experience problems when they are not be able to pay debts back. Do the advantages of credit card overweigh the disadvantage of it.
Genetic engineering is an important issue in society today . Some people think that it will improve people's lives in many ways. Others feel that it may be threat to life on earth . Discuss both views and give your opinion
Large business have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local products?
The Internet is now used all around the world as a source of information and communication. However, it's often controversial, so many people think it needs to be controlled. Others believe there should be no interference whatsoever. Discuss both points of view, and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the average hose prices in three countries between the years 1997 and 2014.
Today food travels from thousands of miles from the farm to the consumer. Some people say that it would be better for the economy & environment if people ate food produced from local farmers. Would the advantages of this idea outweigh the disadvantages?
COMPLETING UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS THOUGHT BY SOME TO BE THE BEST WAY TO GE A GOOD JOB. ON THE OTHER HAND, OTHER PEOPLE THINK THAT GETTING EXPERIENCE AND DEVELOPING SOFT SKILLS IS MORE IMPORTANT. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.