Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
•refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
• invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend invited you to his/her birthday, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain why you cannot go
explain why you didn’t contact him/hear sooner
suggest another time and place to meet
A person's worth nowadays, seems to be judged according to social statues and material possession. Old- fashion values such as honor, kidness and trust no longer seem important. Do what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The line graph below shows the average monthly temperature in Beijing,London,New York, and Sydney in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it didnot work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
1. Introduce yourself
2. Explain the problem
3. And state what action you would like from the company
Last Wednesday you flew from London to Vancouver. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your hand luggage 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
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they shouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
apologize for missing the birthday celebration;
explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend;
and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry.
Some people believe that individuals over 65 shouldn't be allowed to continue working. Others think the people should be allowed to work for as long as they chose. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five cities in Australia 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Hobart Bought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks Bought instant coffee in last 4 weeks Went to a café for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks
The tables give information about the temperatures and hours of daylight in London and Sydney during the same weekend in December 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Temperature and Daylight Hours Temperature and Daylight Hours
Task 1.3
You have recently flown to another country on a business trip. You were satisfied with the flight, but didn’t like services at the airport.
Write a letter to the airport manager and say
Give your flight details
Why were you disappointed?
Suggest some improvements to the airport services
Write at least 150 words.
The chart show percentages of water used in Sydney, Australia in 1997 and 2007.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/She has ask for your advice.
write a letter to your friednd.in your letter
explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you whould like to go camping with your friend this summer
The charts below show the favourite takeaways of people in Canada and the number of Indian restaurants in Canada between 1960 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, adn make comparisons where relevant.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with a friend. He/She has just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday
● explain why you didn’t write earlier
● invite them to come and stay with you
The top priority of businesses is making money, adn they do not need to have social responsibilities. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and theyshouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providingexpensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos andDVDs.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A person worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old fashion values such as honor, kindness and trust no longer seem important. To what extent you agree or disagree
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends.
They have just sent you photo of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
-Thank them for the photos and for the holiday
-Explain why you didn’t write earlier
- Invite them to come and stay with you
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Question: some people believe that no one should be allowed to continue working after the age of 65. However, others say there shouldn’t be a limitation on the age and anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Discuss both views and give an opinion.
Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of
Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports
and assignments as quickly as possible.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter, explain:
• who you are and why you are writing
• request these documents
• ask whether you need to pay any fee for that
A person's worth seems to be judge by appearance and social status more than traditional values of kindness, trust and honour. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart gives information about questionaire results for drinking habits, purchasing fresh tea, and people's coffee in five different Australian cities (Sydney,Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart). Overall, it is clear from the chart the highest rate of city residents went to a cafe for drinking coffee or tea, while, the lowest rate of them purchased fresh coffee.
Tourism is becoming increasingly important and a source of income to many countries, but its disadvantages shouldn't be overlooked . to what extent do you agree or disagree
Fashion trends are difficult to follow these days and it’s widely believed that they primarily exist just to sell clothes. Some people believe that we shouldn’t follow them and that we should dress in what we like and feel comfortable in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph and chart below show the averate monthly maximum temperatures and the average monthly rainfall in two Australian cities, Darwin and Sydney. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open until midnight.
Write a letter to the governor of the University. In your letter,
• complain about the situation
• say why this is a problem
• and propose ways to reduce the noise
The table below shows the percentage of men and women whotravelledto, work by different means of transport in Sydney in 2001.
The chart gives information Internet shopping in Sydney in two years.
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause What can be done about lack of sleep tiredness darkcircles
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•apologise for missing the birthday celebration
•explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend
• and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry
You recently completed a course and youu borrowed a book from your teacher which you couldn't return in time. You would like to return the book now. Write a letter to your teacher and say:
What book it was.
How helpful wa the book?
Explain why you couldn't return it in time.
The graph and chart below show the average monthly maximum temperatures and the average monthly rainfall in two Australian cities, Darwin and Sydney. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The first graph gives the number of passengers traveling by train in Sydney. The second graph provides information on the percentage of trains running on time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Celebrities complain that their privacy is being invaded by the media. Some people say that they shouldn't complain while others say that celebrities deserve privacy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some are of the opinion that children below the age of 12 shouldn’t be allowed to have a mobile phone. Others believe that mobile phones are a useful tool for children of all ages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You bought a new phone a week ago but when you got home you discovered it didn't work properly.You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the store and in your letter.
•introduce yourself
•explain this problem
•and state what action you would like from store.
Nowadays university education is considered very important for people's future. However, there are a lot of successful people who didn't get higher education. Do you think that higher education is necessary to succeed in life?
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent. Write a letter to him.
In your letter, you should tell:
•why you think the rent shouldn’t be increased
•what you will do if it is increased.
A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honor, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 the 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.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
The given graph shows four different kinds of goods trasported in The UK between 1974 and 2002. In general rail hadn’t much changed but the others had grown in 38 years.
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends, in your letter:
•thank them for the holiday and the photos.
•explain why you didn’t write earlier.
•invite them to come and stay with you.
You are going on a short training course at a college in Sydney, Australia. You need somewhere to live while you are there. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter:
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter:
explain your situation
describe the accommodation you require
say when you will need it
You do NOT need to write any address.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
- Thank them for the photos and for the holiday.
- Explain why you didn't write earlier.
- Invite them to come and stay with you.
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent. Write a letter to him.
In your letter, you should tell:
why you think the rent shouldn’t be increased
what you will do if it is increased.
The tables give information about the temperatures and hours of daylight in London and Sydney during the same weekend in December 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.