In your opinion what has been the most significant transportation innovation of the past 200 years? Support your opinion with reason and example from your own knowledge or experience.
It has been proved that smoking kills. In some countries it has been made illegal for people to smoke in public places except in certain areas. All countries should make these rules. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Surveillance cameras in bank, offices, shops, and streets have been very successful in reducing crime in the workplace and in public, but they are also a tool for their users to spy on people’s private business. what problems do the use of surveillance cameras create? are there any solution? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
It has been claimed that workers over 50 are responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent would you support or reject this idea?
: In order to prevent Covid-19 pandemic from spreading, many extreme measures have been taken such as quarantine, isolation, social distancing, which had significant impacts on different sectors, especially education due to school closure. In such a context, many people suggest that GCSE exam should be abolished to relieve the burden on students and the whole society. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this suggestion. What is your opinion?
IT has been argued, that the main goal of science is to improve the people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many criminals re-offended after they have been punished. Why do some people continue to commit crimes after they have been punished, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
The tables below give information about the amount of beer and fruit juice consumed per person per year in different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year.
Recently a new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which disturbs you. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter: explain the situation describe why it bothers you suggest a solution.
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, Explain your situation,
Say why you feel unsure about living in the city
Ask some questions about life in the city.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course. Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
People nowadays work hard to buy more things. This has made our life more comfertable, but it is a pity many traditional values have been lost on the way to such materialism.
You live close to a restaurant and have recently been disturbed by the noise coming from the restaurant in the evenings. Write a letter to owner of the restaurant. In your letter.
1. explain why you find the noise disturbing
2. suggest a way to solve the problem,
3. explain what you will do If the problem is not solved.
You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend's house for a week. They have been great hosts.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
thank them for having you at their house for a week
express your gratitude for their hospitality
say how much you miss them
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like the company to take
Global warming is a big concern these days. Though there has been much noise made on this issue, carbon emission is not being curtailed. Are we contributors to this issue? What solutions do you propose to counter this issue? Discuss.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors
fo 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
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?
Some people believe that the advent of economical air travel has been very beneficial by making international travel more accessible, while others argue that it has had a very negative impact. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been applied in various fields. Some believe that university students should be encouraged to use AI to enhance their subject studies (focus on just one university subject), while others are concerned that this could lead to negative consequences. Discuss.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
request advise about a gift for his/her family
ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
find out about the food
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
The maps show improvements that have been made to a university campus between 2006 and the present day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Traditions are about the past and innovation is about the future, and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? What role should traditions have in our lives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the relationship between equality and personal achievements. Some people believe that individuals can achieve more in egalitarian societies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having such a society? Discuss both views, and give your views.
The Internet has dramatically altered our lives over the past few decades. Although some of these changes have been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been positive. What are your opinions on this?
For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue
your membership.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter
● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
● give details of how you have benefited from the club
● explain why you want to leave
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently.
Write a letter to the manager of the transport company. In your letter:
Describe the problems
Explain how these problems are affecting the public
Suggest some changes that could be made
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Environemntal issues such as climate changehave always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments against offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
The free movement of goods across national borders has long been a controversial issue. Some people argue that it is necessary for economic growth, while others claim that it damages local industries. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many believe that people who have been in prison can become good citizens later, but there also people who believe ex-criminals will relapse sooner or later. Discuss both view and express your opinion?
You have a problem with a neigbour.
Write a letter to your neigbour. In your letter
Describe the problem
Say how long it has been a problem
Explain what action you want the neighbour to explain take
You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved into a new neighbourhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the changing rooms. Write to the gym manager. In your letter:
explain who you are
describe the problem exactly
make suggestions to improve the gym
For a long timd art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. Howeverr ,nowadays people's values have changed ,and we tend to consider science ,technology and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes. What can be done to draw people's attention to art?
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email, ・describe where you lived when you were a student at the university ・recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation ・warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
In recent years, life has become more stressful than it has ever been. As a consequence, more and more people are suffering from stress-related problems. What factors are contributing to this increase and what do you think can be done to overcome the current problem.
A bag containing a valuable company documents that you were carrying has been stolen. write a letter to your manager mentioning;
How the bag was stlen.
what the bag contained.
how important the docs were for your company.
what you have done about it so far.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
Nowadays,The way many people interact with each other has it changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the type of relation that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development.
You are studying mathematics at university and have an assignment next week. You have been sick.
Write a letter to your teacher sking for an extension on your assignment. In the letter,
· explain that you are a student of mathematics class
· explain that you have been sick
· ask for an extension
Begin your letter with
Dear …,
Social media has many positive uses, but there have been some negative consequences to it as well. Identify a problem caused by social media and describe the solutions you would propose to address this problem.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to the company arrive. The manager has asked for suggestions on how the reception area could be improved
Please write a letter to our manager. In the letter
• Describe the complaints
• Say why the reception area is important
• Suggest how the reception area could be improved
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
The graph illustrates how much consumption of four different kinds of meat (Chicken, beef, lamb, and fish) in Europe from 1979 to 2004.
‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week) Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime. Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Few people are of opinion that it is the responsibility of the schools to hone the skills of children. I disagree with the notion that the educational institutions should be responsible for developing the children into good parents in the future. This essay will discuss the reasons for this and the requirements to be a skilled parent.
It is of paramount importance that the centre of learning should give priority in teaching the academic subjects rather than the parental role .Even though the children are made aware of their future role as parents and how to play that effectively, it would in no way help in fetching a job, a successful career or attaining financial stability in life which are the most important benefits to be reaped out of education.
Another reason is perhaps, it would not be an effective method since the teenagers might not have the maturity to understand the responsibilities of a parent. This is because, they have to connect the happenings in their family to the subjects taught in the school, which is again too much strain for a child. In this way, it can be argued that teaching the role of parents in schools would not be pragmatically fruitful unless it is intuitively assimilated from their parents and family members.
In regard to the competence of a mother or a father, there are several things to be considered; first and foremost is the abundance of love and care, secondly strict rules to discipline their life, thirdly responsibility, fourthly doing things that the children would find inspirational and lastly to be able to educate them. What’s more is expertness in handling finance so that the children can have a better healthcare, food, education and relaxed life.
To conclude, the academic subjects should be concentrated and taught in schools, as it had been until now since it is the most integral part education. This is not only because of the mindset of juveniles but also to extirpate such classes and let them learn from their own parents during the course of life.
Your id card has been stolen. Write a letter to the local police station, giving detail.
Who are you?
What happened?
Ask what you should do to get a new id card.
For the past year you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership.
Write a letter to the club secretary.
In your letter
• state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
• give details of how you have benefited from the club
• explain why you want to leave
• You should write at least 150 words.
• Allow yourself 15 minutes for this task.
• You do NOT need to write your own address.
The map illustrates the main developments in the town of Springer from 1970 until the present time. Overall, a multitude of arrangements and amenities changed the city's landscape in aforementioned fifty-year period. In 1970 the pueblo consisted of a wide forest landscape with a large farmland and only a few constructions, especially 2 houses and one shop. However, Springer Town did dramatically change throughout the years. Indeed, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been raised in the center of the town with lots of shops all around. At the top right-hand corner, an airport has been constructed, near a small portion of forest and some flats at the top of the shops. In addition, the huge farmland has been restricted to a small area in order to allow the place to some apartments and a house lift up. there has also been a surge in the quantity of arteries between buildings than the 1970 model. Even though, we can still notice some green spaces from the past forest, especially a band of Greenland alongside- the west town. To conclude, the town of Springer changed drastically from 1970 to nowadays, moving from a rural to an urban area.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a problem with a neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
• describe the problem
• say how long it has been a problem
• explain what action you want the neighbour to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
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?