Economic growth is the only way to end world poverty. However, some people say it leads to environmental damage and should be stopped. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economics around the world.However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Scientists believe that the world is in danger due to environment changes. Some people say that personal lifestyle changes should be made to reduce the damage to environment, while others think that the government should do somethingto help. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have applied for a job recently and have got a letter that your candidacy has been confirmed. You are expected to start on April 17, but you will not be available on that date.
Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter:
explain your situation
expressing your concern
suggest a solution
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear sir or Madam,
Writing Task 1
you have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with
your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In
your email
-> give details of the purchase
-> Describe the problem
-> Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently Stayed at your friends Place to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house.
write a letter to feed friend
In your letter you should :
•Describe what the accident was
•explain when it happened
•Suggest how the damage can be fixed
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the retailer to comlain. In the letter.
-Explain why you are unhappy.
-Request a refound.
-Make arrangements to return The damaged item.
Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the enviroment so it must be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called the book that influenced me most.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
•Describe what this book was about
•Explain how this book influenced you
•Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on society. Others deny that these have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter:
– describe what you purchased,
– explain why you are not happy with the purchase,
– tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have bought furniture from a store. When you received, there were some damages. Write a letter to the concerned store manager.
In your letter, you should: Give information about the furniture. Explain the damage Ask the manager to solve your issue.
The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So governments and large organisation's should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Both governments and individuals are spending vast amount of money on protecting animals and their habitat. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in society such as poverty and health care. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays many young people deliberately damage public places. What are the causes and solutions?
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
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 You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
When you received a device ordered online you discovered that it was damaged. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: • Explain what you ordered and the problem with it; • Tell how important is this purchase to you; • Ask for solutions of the problem. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,
Many historic buildings are being destroyed or damaged. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to preserve these buildings?
You have borrowed something from a friend and it got damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Apologize for the damage.
- Explain what happened.
- Suggest how to resolve the issue.
Nowadays, people prefer buying new items rather than repairing the damaged ones. What are the causes of this change ? what are its effects?
You recently moved house and you used a removal Company to help you move your belongings. However, some of your things were damaged in the move. Write a letter to the manager of the removal company. In your letter, •Give details of the move •Describe the damage • Say what you would like the manager to do.
The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So governments and large organizations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Part 1
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:
- explain your situation
- describe your problems
- tell him/her when you think you can start
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Tourism is a modern form of colonialism. It distorts local economies, causes environmental damage, ruins the places it exploits. To what extent do you agree?
A neighbour has damaged your car while parking his/her vehicle in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbor.
In your letter:
* explain why you are writing
* describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it
* recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have been asked to organise a special dinner to celebrate your company’s achievements this year. Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In your letter say
why you want to come to the restaurant and when
how many people will attend the dinner
what special requirements you have
You should write at least 150 words.
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.
You recently attended a local event in your community and enjoyed it. You want to write a letter to the organizer of the event.
In your letter:
Explain which event you attended and why you chose to go.
Describe what you enjoyed the most about the event.
Suggest one way it could be improved in the future.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
you took a trip, during this trip your suitcase got damaged. write a letter to the bus company, in your letter inform the bus company of when and where you travelled, describe your suitcase and what happened to it, explain why company should pay for a new suitcase
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
say where and when you would like to go
include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
say what kind of information you would like to receive
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people believe that violence on television and in comouter games has a damaging effect on society. Others deny that these factors have any significant affect on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
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 tables below give information about the amount of exports (millions of tonnes) moving through Rotterdam port in Holland to various global destinations in 2002 and 2012; and also, the % rates of tax imposed on these exports by the receiving countries.
You recently bought a product online that arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the company you bought it from.
- Explain what you bought and when you received it.
- Describe the damage.
- Say what action you want the company to take.
You have recently had an unsatisfactory experience with the customer service of an online company.
Write a letter to the company's customer service department. In your letter
• describe the problem you faced while using their service
• explain how this issue has impacted you
• request appropriate actions to resolve the problem
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write a letter to your local council that the road in front of your house is damaged.
In your letter, you should:
tell him your name and where you are living
describe the problem
suggest what you want him to do for it.
At some locations an increase in the production of consumer good results in damage of our natural environment. What are the causes and solution ?
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Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
A neighbour has damaged your car while parking his/her car in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
Explain why you are writing
Describe the damage to your car and express your feeling about it.
Recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
More and more people are visiting historic sites and sometimes tourists damage these ancient sites. The number of people visiting these places should be strictly limited. Do you agree or disagree?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it
very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter
•describe the situation
•explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have bought furniture from a store. When you received, there were some damages. Write a letter to the concerned store manager. In your letter, you should:
•Give information about the furniture.
• Explain the damage
• Ask the manager to solve your issue.
You recently purchased a piece of furniture online from a well-known company. However, when arrived, it was damaged and did not match the description provided on the website. Write a letter to the customer service manager of the company. In your letter:
- Explain what you ordered and what was wrong with it
- Describe the inconvinience this has caused
State what you would like the company to do
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
give details of the situation
describe the documents
say what action you want the post office to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for oil and gas in remote and untouched natural places. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages of damaging such area?
You recently purchased an item from a local store, but you are not satisfies with your purchase. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter
•Describe the item you bought and why you need it
•explain why you are not happy with it
• say what you would like the manager to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the retailer to complain. In the letter:
– Explain why you are unhappy
– Request a refund
– Make arrangements to return the damaged item