Some cities have vehicle free days where private cars, trucks and motorcycles are banned in city centres. Only bus, bicycles and taxis are permitted in the city centre. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
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
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
-describe the item you lost
-explain how you lost it
-tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers.
To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently applied for a course at a college. However, you have not received a confirmation yet. Write a letter to the admissions office. In your letter:
Provide details of your application
Explain why you need the confirmation
Ask for the timeframe in which you can expect a response
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional area outside large urban centers. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The charts show the percentage of people working in different sectors in town A and B in two years 1960 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about the precentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
The graph shows the percentage of UK adolescents following a vegetarian diet.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Overpopulation in many major urban centers around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved?
With an increasing percentage of the population communicating via the internet and text messaging, face to face communication will become a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree?
Instructions
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You recently stayed with a childhood friend for a few days.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
Thank your friend for letting you stay with them.
refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her
invite your friend to visit you
The pie chart and the table illustrate the percentage of birthplaces in residents living in Australia and where people born in these countries live, respectively.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meaks of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to live in cities rather than in rural areas. What are the reasons for this trend, and do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages?
The bar chart below illustrates five different industries’ percentage share of Brazil’s economy in 2009 and 2019 with a forecast for 2029.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
oapologize for what happened
o explain why you missed the deadline
o tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
The chart below gives information about the percentages of overweight men and women in Australia between 1980 and 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie chart below shows the percentage of people aged 23-65 in different occupations in one UK town (Ashby) and in the UK as a whole in 2008.
The map below shows three possible locations for a leisure center. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
◦ remind your employer what the course was about
◦ explain why the course was useful to you in your work
◦ suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleagues
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. you don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
.Say which points in the article you agree with
.Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
.Offer to give guided tour of your twon to the writer of the articleI have recently
You recently travelled with a certain airline. Write a letter to the manager about your experience. Please say
– Where and when did you travel?
– What did you like or dislike?
– What can you suggest for improvement?
Nowadays it is more difficult for children to concentrate to pay attention in school. what could be the reason for that? What solutions can be sugested?
The private motor vehicle has greatly improved individual freedom of movement. Moreover, it has become a status symbol. Its use, though, has impacted negatively on city centres as a whole.
What are some serious problems brought about by private motor vehicle use? How can its use be reduced?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently moved into a new house. You want to tell your friend about your good news. Write to your friend. In the letter: • Describe the house. • Describe the neighbourhood. • Invite your friend to come and see the house. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ..., You shou
You are staying in an alien country. You have recently received a letter from your wife in which she has complained of your son's activities. Write a letter to your son to counsel him. In your letter, write:
what you came to know about his behaviour
why you are upset about such activities
what kind of behaviour you are expecting from him
Some people believe these days teenagers are spending their leisure time at shopping centers instead of doing organized activities as sports or music . Do you think it has a negative or positive development?
The first pie chart shows the percentage of water used for six products in 2004. The second chart illustrates the percentage of total income from products in 2004
The chart shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. ag
The table show the results of surveys in a European country, carried out in three different years. Percentage of respondents expressing interest in certain sports
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
•explain what you like about his new house
•describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
• suggest when and where you could meet next
In recent times, many people have focused on the negative effects advertising has on children’s health, behaviour and family relationships. Advertising to children should be banned.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors – agriculture, manufacturing and business and financial services – to the UK economy in the twentieth century.
Write a report for a university lecturer by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentage of households owning four types of electronic devices between 1995 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (line graph)
Some cities ban private cars from entering the centre and force people to use bicycles and buses. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries there has been an increase in social problems involving teenagers in recent years. Many people believe that this is due to modern lifestyles because parents spend more and more time at work and have less time to supervise their children. To what extent do you believe this is true?
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to the store manager of the department store. In your letter,
● explain how you heard about the job.
● describe the kind of job you would like to have
● give details of your experience and qualifications
The graph below give information on the number of participant for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2020 to 2020.
Summarise the information by selection and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your company is going to give a special training course for staff.
Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference
centre has the right facilities to hold this course.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your
letter:
● Give details about the course
● Describe what equipment you will need for the course
● Ask some further questions about the facilities at the
conference centre
The maps below shows changes in the city of Nelson in recent times . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparison where necessary.
10. The most effective way to solve the current traffic and pollution problems in cities is to encourage people to move from the suburbs or countryside into the city center. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts below show the selected causes of death as a percentage of all deaths of registered Indians and the total population in 1992.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your
feedback in this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
• describe what you enjoyed about the course
• say how much cooking you’ve done since the course
• suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now and plan for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and to make comparisons where relevant to this data
Some people think that it would be better for large companies to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that childcare centers provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better careers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion ?
The graph below shows the percentage of New Zealand primary school students learning a second language by language learned for the years 2006 to 2014.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds of home tasks (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house. The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day.
You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
· give the details of the flight
· explain what the problem with the food was
· say what the airline should do about it.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.