7. You're working overseas in an international company. You are leaving the country in emergency. Write a letter to your friends explaining the situation.
In the letter, you should
- apologise for leaving like this
- explain what happened
- tell them what you're going to miss about working with them
You were invited to your friend’s birthday party. You missed it and didn’t tell him about that beforehand.
Write a letter to him:
• Apologize;
• Explain the reasons why you missed the party;
• Suggest a way to compensate this misunderstanding.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Your grandparents are planning a family gathering. They want to have a fun weekend somewhere. You know a perfect place to have the event. Write them an email and include the following things: • Tell them about the place you have in mind. • Talk about your experiences at the place. • Describe what the family can do there.
You should spend 20 minuts on this task
A friend you made while you where studying aboard has witten to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend, in your letter
tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
explain how to apply for the job
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ............,
The charts below give information about the electricity generation in two counties in 2009.
You eat at the cafeteria of your workplace every day. You have been talking with some of your colleagues about the quality of the food and its nutritious level. Write a letter to the cafeteria manager. In your letter:
· explain what you like about the cafeteria
· say what you think should improve
· suggest how it could be improved
Last Tuesday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
• where and when you lost your bag
• what your bag looks like
• what its contents were
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table give information about the temperatures and hours of daylight in london and sydney during the same weekend in december 2018.
Some people believe that schoolchildren should be allowed to make decisions about the school rules, while others think that teachers should be responsible for making the rules. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can-should be done about it.
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employ-ment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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
The news company is going to start a new program on TV about a particular place. Write a letter to
offer your suggestions on what the program should be like.
In your letter, you should tell:
how you know about that place
what suggestions you would like to ma
why you are offering these suggestions.ke
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainfeatures, and make Comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart and line graph give information about participants who have entered the Olympics since it began. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people`s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
Some people think employers should not care about the way their employees dress, but the quality at work. To what extent you agree or disagree?
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Every year your company organizes a sports event for a local community, but this year they can’t do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this. In your letter
– Express your feelings about missing the sports event
– Tell them about your plans for next year
– Explain how this sports event is useful.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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 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
The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education centre in 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants
In the future we may have to live on other planets. For this reason, some people think it is necessary to spend money on research about space. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem the new employee has caused
Explain how other employees about the new employee’s conduct
Say how you expect the HR manager to address the situation.
The table below shows the result of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building the live in. What are the reason for this? How can people research this?
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houselflat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
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 magazie. IN your letter
- Correct the information in the article
- Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
- Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on tour next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
write a letter to your friend. in your letter,
-Thank him/her for the invitation.
-Explain why you can't come
-Ask him/her about other times to visit.
You recently visited the zoological park and had an uncanny experience , as the man died by falling in the tiger enclosure. You were not able to do anything at that point, but wanted to show your concern for the safety of the visitors. Write an email to director of Zoological park in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following. 1)Give a description of the incident 2)Complain about the short fencing 3)Show your concern for the safety of the visitors.
You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you
have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot. In your
letter:
● tell him/her about the problem with your photos
● say which photo you would like him/her to send you
● explain why you need this photo.
The chart and graphs below give information about participants who have entered the olympics sinnse it began
You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager.
In your letter
describe the problem the new employee has caused
explain how other colleagues feel about the new employee's conduct
say how you expect the manager to address the situation.
Yours neighbors have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house.
Write a letter to your neighbors. In your letter
Explain the reasons for the the noise
Apologise
Describe what action you will take
The table provides information about several ways that UK unemployment spent their time last year. Overall, it is evident that housework, shopping and job hunting were the most popular activities in both men and women. By contrast, they spend less time drinking and doing nothing. In regard to men who activated in the morning, they spent 22% of their time seeking for a job. Similarly, the figures of housework and shopping were 19% and 20% for each, meanwhile the other categories' data were 14% and lower. Furthermore, morning women spent nearly half of the day doing house chores and about about 6 hours a day going shopping. However, the other groups ranged from 1% to 16%. In terms of afternoon men, watching TV accounts for 14% of their time, while the data of staying in bed is merel 1%. Moreover, others varied from 3% to 13%. It can be seen that one fifth of afternoon women's time was spent for housework and they did not stay in bed and played sport at all. On the one hand, other activities changed from 2% to 17%.
The graph below gives information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004. W. 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 graph below shows information about the total oil consumption of four major consumers from 2009 to 2030. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps give information about the changes of the Southwest Airport between now and after refurbishment next year.
the chart below shows information about students studying in 6 main subjects at a US university in 2010.
In many countries it is becoming increasingly popular to learn about one's family history. Why does this happen? Is it a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa
The chart above provides information about the population in the UK who consumed the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables in the 2002, 2006 and 2010.
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defender’s past record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the amount you have to pay in insurance for your car each month. You are not happy about this.
Write a letter to your insurance company.
In your letter explain:
- Why you are writing to them
- why you think the insurance shold not be increased
- What you want them to do
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by picturers. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in Calgary, 2000-2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
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?
The bar chart shows information about the favorite subjects of students from two middle schools, school A and school B. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisement tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which view point do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You want to join a local club or organization.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter:
- Introduce yourself and explain why you are interested.
- Ask about membership requirements.
- Enquire about the next meeting or event.