You read an advertisement about in the local newspapers about a discount sale at a particular shop. However, when you meet to buy the goods you wanted, you found the sale had ended.
Write to the shop manager. In your letter,
-inform him/her where and when you went to the shop
-what you felt when you came to know that the sale had ended
-demand compensation for the goods you wanted to buy
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one are of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and charts show how it was distributes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You and classmates have been trying to find a book for a while and the book is out of stock .
Write a letter to the publisher .write a letter and in your letter
Say why you need the book
Mention what problem is
And ask the publisher to republish the book or provide you with copies of books
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your on knowledge or experience
Tourism is one of thw fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and the environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the average Japanese month salary (Yen) from 1953 to 1983, and the prices of black and white televisions and color televisions during the same period
Many countries invest money to prepare competitors to join top competitions, like the Olympics or the World Cup, while others feel that this is a waste of tax-payer money. Discuss both sides and state your opinion
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-give details of your study plans
-explain why you want to get a part-time job
-suggest how your friend could help you find a job
The provided charts illustrate the participation of athletes in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games from 1988 to 2004 .
Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climate change than developing countries. Others believe that all countries should have the same responsibilities towards protecting the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Examine the arguments in favour of and against animal experiments, and come to a conclusion on this issue. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The chart below shows Th amount of tea and coffee imported into Canada, Uk, USA and Germony in 2007 in tonnes
The charts show information about average income and spending on food and clothes by an average family in a city in the UK.
The tables give information about the average hours worked by part-time and full-time men and women in three countries in Europe in 2002 and compare them with the European countries.
Transporting large amount of food to richer countries from developing world is having an impact on air pollution and climate change. Some people say such imports should therefore be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
The first graph shows the number of train passengers from 2000 to 2009; the second compares the percentage of trains running on time and target in the period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter:
ask for details of the course
ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
request that the institution sends you their brochure.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,...
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the infromation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
The Chart shows expected city visits by country of origin for 2018 (Thousands/Year)
This graph illustrates the proportion of tourists on Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017. Overall, It is clear that the total number of visitors increased constantly over the eight-year period. In addition, the number of cruise ship travellers showed dynamic changes compared to other ones. In terms of those who stayed on cruise ships and island began at around 0.75 and 0.25 million respectively. From 2010 to 2011 vacationers staying on cruise ships increased by nearly 0.25 million, while people who stayed on the island remained unchanged. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of people visiting on island overtook those people staying on cruise ships. Throughout the entire period, although the total number of tourists began at 1million, it went up by 2.5 million, resulting in this proportion reached the peak of 3.5 million. Moreover, travellers spending time on the island showed increasing annual figures, and after 2012, those people went up to 2 million in 2017.
Towns and cities are attractive places. Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues to make them better to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some goverments provide financial assistance for retired, unemployed and disabled citizenz. In other countries, families provide support for these citizens. Discuss both systems and give your oipnion about which you think is better
The bar graph illustrates the frequency with which Americans ate at fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Overall, the majority of Americans consumed fast food between once a week and once or twice a month during this period. Looking more closely at the data, in 2003, just over 30% of Americans ate fast food once a week, while around 30% did so once or twice a month. A small minority either never ate fast food or consumed it daily. By 2006, there was a slight increase in the percentage of people eating fast food once a week, as well as a growth in the number of those who ate fast food several times a week, rising from around 16% to 20%. The percentage of people eating fast food once or twice a month also increased. Meanwhile, only about 3% of Americans were daily fast food consumers during this period. Finally, in 2013, around 33% of people ate fast food once or twice a month, while a small portion of the population continued to consume fast food every day or never.
Having babies later can have more negatives than positive effects on young adult? What is pros and cons about having babies later and how do you think?
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
You bought a microwave but when you got home, you discovered it did not work. You have called customer service but the matter has not been dealt with yet.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter;
*introduce youself
*explain the problem
*state what action you would like from the company
Some people think that consumerism can boost the economy and create business and jobs. Others consider that society becomes a ‘ throw-away society’ producing unnecessary waste. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that people every nation should concentrate on agriculture to develop. Others think that other developments are more important. What is your opinion?
Doing an enjoyable activities with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading.To what extent do you agree or disagree
18. It has been said that not everything that is learned is contained in books. Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experiences with the knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important. Why?
In many countries, women and men both work full-time. It is logical for men and women to share household chores equally (eg. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many cities have installed cameras in public places in order to reduce crime. However, some people think that those cameras restrict our privacy. Do you think the advantages of this system outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that competitive sports such as soccer can help to reach cultural interaction among people of different age groups and nationalities, but others think that it would cause problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The wealth gap between 1st world countries and 3rd world countries seems to be increasing. How can we reduce this gap? Do you think that developed countries have a duty to assist developing countries in every way?
Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men, even though in many developed countries the workforce is over 50 percent. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree?
If a product is good can meet people's needs, people will buy it. Advertisement in the media is no more than form of entertainment. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion?
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from --DELETED LINK-- YouTubers-vloggers.html) It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph below shows the fast food consumption in various regions around the world from 1980 to 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People should be encouraged to do leisure activities such as mountain climbing or sailing alone round the world, even though these activities may be dangerous, because this will help to develop their courage and confidence. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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 comparisons.
The chart illustrates the proportion of women, men and children who consume five servings of fruits and vegetables each day in 8 years from 2001 to 2008 in the UK.
Some people think that their children should be taught to be competitive in school while other think that teamwork and cooperate are more important. disscuss both porint of view and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the percentage of water in UK rivers that was classified as having good chemical quality between 1990 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Computer technologies tre are more accessible and cheaper. As the result, more adults work at home and more children study at home. Is this a positive or negative development?
The internet has revolutionized communication and access to information. However, some argue that its negative impacts such as isolation and the spread of misinformation, outweigh its benefits. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.
The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consume, but it is has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most seriuos problems a sociated with the internet and what solutions you can suggest.
The table below shows the projected costing over the next five years in american dollar for three environmental projects for sustainable foresty. the pie chart shows the expected expenditure brealdown allocation for the year as the projects are set up.
It is tendency of human beings that they copy from each other. This spreads the popularity of fashion, lifestyle and consumer goods and help these industries to grow. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
You recently bought an electronic gadget for home purposes. Your friend wants the same gadget and needs your advice. In this letter you should include: -What is this gadget -What do you think about it -Give advice about other alternatives your friend can buy
You saw an advertisement asking for help with a project focusing on improving environmental protection. Write a letter to project organisers. In your letter
– Introduce yourself and say why you are interested to help
– Explain how you could contribute to the project
– Mention the days and times when you are available.