Write a letter to the editor to give your opinion about a magazine that you purchased. Include
Why you bought it
What you liked and disliked about it
Suggestions for improvement
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?
Write at least 250 words.
WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are selling
• describe the furniture
• suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar graph below shows the amount of carbon emissions in different countries during three different years.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons wherever relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Carbon Emissions by Country
thousand metric
tonnes
1800000
1600000
1400000
1200000
1000000
800000
600000
400000
200000
• 1975
• 1990
# 2005
USA
Germany
United
Kingdom
China
Canada
India
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter:
-Explain what you need.
- Say when you plan to be there.
- Ask for information about prices.
Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter:
• Tell him or her about the occasion
• Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer
• Ask him suitable recommendations
Start with Dear..............,
The chart and graph below give information about participants who have entered the Olympics since it began. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger?Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 word
*Write about the following topic: In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people.
*Why might this be the case?
*Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have
decided to write to an agency for accommodation.
Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation.
In your letter, say:
why you are going to this country
what kind of accommodation you want
when you will arrive
Write at least 150 words.
The chart and graph below giove information about sales and share prices for coca cola. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and male comparisons where relevant.
A year ago, you lent your favorite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it. Unfortunately, your friend has forgotten to return it. The book has sentimental value to you as it had been presented by your grandmother. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
ask how he or she is doing
remind him / her about the book
explain why you need it back
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.
Summarie the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish to complain to the supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
-say who you are
-give details about the accident
-suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents
Some parents are worried about increasing levels of violence in TV,Video games and other entertainments for Children's leisure. how does this affects the children? how do you think this can be tackled?
You should spend no more than 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
- Today more people are travelling than ever before.
- Why is this case?
- What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There is construction taking place near your home and the noise is disturbing you.
Write a letter to your local council. In the letter,
Describe the construction
Explain why the construction is a problem for you
Say what you would like them to do about it
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.
The map and chart below show the information for the global willingness to eat insect products and the current price for certain food available on the market place.
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.
You should write at least 150 words.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good.
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
Say how you feel about this performance
Give details of your musical activities
Explain how you would like him to help you with musical activities
1.You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
oGive details of your visit to the restaurant
oExplain the reason for the celebration
oSay what was good about the food and the services
Your neighbors have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat.
Write a letter to your neighbors. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologies
describe what action you will take
You are about to go on a vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Explain where your friend can get the key to the apartment
•Give your friend some instructions about using your apartment
•Recommend some places to go
There was an advert inviting applications for a certain job in the local
newspaper. Write to Human Resource Department. In your letter,
describe the job you are applying for and your relevant work experience.
In your letter
• say about the job position you are applying for
• describe your experience
• describe how your current job and the one you are applying for is a
good match
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagrams below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
explain where you live
describe the problem
give reasons why you do not want this development
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The pie chart below shows information about where coffee is produced, consumed and where profit goes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write about the following topic:
Nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff. In your letter, you should tell:
what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
how you feel about it
what suggestions you have
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job.You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend.In your letter
•say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
•suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You stayed in a hotel for some days in an overseas country. You have forgotten some things in the hotel room after checkout.
write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
Inform him about your stay
Describe the things hat you have forgotten there
State what you want them to do now
Some people think that media like newspaper should stop publishing the information about the people's private life , Others think that control to stop such publication should be put in place. Discuss both views and state you opinion.
Write about the following topic:
Money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. Governments could better spend this money on other things to benefit the nation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is import for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. You should write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Some people think that employers should not care about the way their employees dress because what matters is quality of their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your school would like to increase the number of students going on four-week trips to the UK. you have been asked by school principal to write a proposal with recommendations for getting more students to go on these trips. you have got feedback from the students who went on the most recent trip, including what they were positive about, and what problems
Your local public library wants to make improvements to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian in your letter
-describe what you like about the library
-say what you don’t like
-make suggestions for improvements
You are organizing a conference for your company. Write a letter to a colleague asking him/her to give a presentation during the conference. -Describe what this conference is about -Why you want him/her to give a presentation -Give details about the conference
The graph below gives information about the number of estimated cars from 2020 to 2035.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your studies are going. Write a letter to the friend: tell your friend how you are preparing for the exam. tell him/her how you feel about it. tell him your expectations.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below gives information about science qualifications held by people in two countries.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
You are planning a business to another city. You will have some free time to do some
sightseeing while you are there.
● Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
● Explain the purpose of the trip
● Ask about thing to do and see in the city
● Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Write about the following topic:
Labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and communication tools such as computers are supposed to make our lives easier. However, some people argue that these devices only make them more difficult.
Does modern technology reduce or increase stress?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is often said that the subjects taught in schools are too academic in
orientation and that it would be more useful for children to learn about practical
matters such as home management, work and interpersonal skills.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250
words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Some people believe that "Employers should not be concerned about the way their employees dress, but the quality of their work". To what extent do you agree or disagree to this belief?
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 license is advantageous
Recomend a drving school
Give any extra guidance/tips