when a new town is planned it is more impotant to devlop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centre for people to spend their time in . to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that teenagers should concentrate on all subjects at school. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject they are best at or they are most interested in. Discuss bothe the views and give your opinion.
The diagram below show a layout of a university's sport centre now and how it will look after redevelopment.
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003-2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many species of animals all around the world are on verge of extinction.Some say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out,while others say that we should concentrate more on the problems of human beings.But other argue that we should focus on the problems faced by humans.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Your have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the council. In your letter ·
say how you heard about the plan ·
explain how you feel about it ·
ask for more information about it
With the pressure on todays young people to succeed academically, some people believe that academic subjects at school should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there.
Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter,
say how you have learned about the plan
explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live
say what you think the city council should do about it
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Many students find it difficult to focus or concentrate in schools. What are the causes of this problem, and what solutions can be implemented?
Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the education benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?
the plan below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it look after redevelopment summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which clamis that town centres 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 point in the article you agree with
- explain ways in which your town centre in different from most other town centres.
- offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres 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 centre is different from most other town centres.
•offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
The maps below show the changes in an Art Centre from 2010 to today.
In some large cities, people have to pay a fee when they drive their cars into the city centre, in a policy to reduce the number of cars in the city. Give reasons in support of and opposing this traffic congestion policy, and give your own opinion
10 June 2025, The table below shows how patients evaluated different services at three health centres.
You should spend about 40 minutes on thic task. Nowadays, there are a large number of coffee shops and fast-food vendors on high streets and in town centres. Why are there so many of these outlets? What effect is this having on the society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience,
Many children nowadays find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What are the possible solutions to this problem?
The plan below show the layout of a university's sports centre now and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sport centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sport centre.In your letter
.describe what the problem with the changing room is
.say what happened the last times you complained
.explain what you want the manager to do.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Islip town centre now Countryside Shops Main road Shops Housing E Park School Housing Islip town centre: planned development W E Dual-» carriageway Bus Shopping Car station centre park Pedestrians only Shops Housing New housing New housing Park School Housing PA
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003-2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. I'm
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having les time to concentrate on their as well as feeling under pressure. what are some of the causes of this ? what solutions could you suggest?
You recently visited a local community centre and noticed that some facilities could be improved.
Write a letter to the manager of the community centre. In your letter:
Describe what facilities you used
Explain what problems you faced
Suggest how the facilities could be improved
Some people think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre school age. Other working people think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are visiting another town next month for a short break. write a letter to the tourist information centre. In your letter:
Tell them how long you are staying
Ask for some suggestion for what to do
Find out if there are any local events happening at the time
You recently visited a foreign country and got some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. Write a email to the center manager and explain: - What was the information required? - How was the wrong information provided?t - What problems did you have because of this?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of nose very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system.The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven't heard from him.
Write letter to the hotel.In the letter
describe the problem at the hotel
explain what the manager had said at the time
say what you want the manager to do
The picture below shows the difference in the layout of the conference centre in 2010 and 2025. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Muesems and art galleries should concentrate on works that show history and culture of their own country rather than works of the other parts in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Investment in local amenities such as leisure centres is the best way for the government to foster a good comuninty spirit. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You are organizing a staff training day at a local conference centre.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter:
Describe the purpose of the training day
Explain what you will need for the day
Ask about availability and cost
The graph below gives information about monthly electricity, water and gas use at a leisure centre in Manchester. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the plans below show the layout of a universitiy's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The figure below is a town planning map, showing the likely positions of two new shopping centres as well as the various different zones and major transportation routes of the town.
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
Some people think that teenagers should concentrate on all subjects at school. Other believe that teenager should focus on subjects they are the best at or they most interested in to what extend do you agree?
You are planning a holiday to Australia . You have been given the name and address of a hotel in the centre of Sydney and would like further information.
Write a letter to a hotel. Ask about the availability of the rooms and the hotel’s facilities . Find out if the hotel arranges day trips and ask them to send you a brochure.
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
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that Darwin centres in your country or look very similar to each other. You do not 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 centre is different from most other town centres
Over to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
Children find bit difficult to concentrate on orpay attention to school.what are the reasons? How can we solve this problem?
The graph below gives information on the number of participants of different activities at one social centre in Melburne , Australia for the period from 2000 to 2020.
The table below shows how patients evaluated different services at three health centresSummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant.