The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010. (Pound sterling).
Last month you had a foreign holiday 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:
explain why you didn’t write earlier
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
describe your favourite memory from the holiday.
Your children are learning a foreign language at school, but they need some extra help. One of your friends suggested to contact a language tutor.
Write to the language tutor. In your letter:
Explain why are you writing to him/her
Explain what your children need help with
Ask the tutor for his/her experience and suggestions to help your children to learn
TASK 1
A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend.
• Tell your friend you understand the problem
• Explain what happened to you in the past
• Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses,
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …..
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvatages of working and living in a foreign country.
The map illustrates the main developments in the town of Springer from 1970 until the present time. Overall, a multitude of arrangements and amenities changed the city's landscape in the aforementioned fifty-year period. In 1970 the pueblo consisted of a wide forest landscape with a large farmland and only a few constructions, especially 2 houses and one shop. However, Springer Town did dramatically change throughout the decades. Indeed, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been erected in the center of the town with lots of shops all around. At the top right-hand corner, an airport has been constructed, near a small portion of forest and some flats at the top of the shops. In addition, the huge farmland has been restricted to a small area in order to allow room for some apartment buildings and a house. There has also been a surge in the number of streets and avenues between buildings than the 1970 model. Even though, we can still notice some green spaces kept from the previous forest, especially a band of Greenland alongside- the west town. To conclude, the town of Springer changed drastically from 1970 to nowadays, moving from a rural to an urban area.
This is a part of a letter your receive from an English pen friend. Don't forget to tell me about the area you live in and what you and your friends do in your free time. Write a letter to your pen friend. Write your letter in about 100 words.
In addition to your full-time job, you are taking a 15-hour Computer Science course. You now find that you cannot continue with the course.
Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your schedule and situation
-Explain why you cannot continue the course
-Say what action you would like to take
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people feel that government should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have been facing a lot of issues at work lately. Write a letter to your Reporting Manager informing him about this.
In your letter:
• Explain what / who is affecting your work and people's attitude towards you
• What your expectations are from this work/office
• How / what your manager can do to help you with these problems
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The diagrams below show two methods of collecting water for irrigation purposes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country.
Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Being able to purchase goods from any places on the planet has made nations around the world become almost identical. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You saw a brochure for a one-week walking tour in the mountains. You're very interested in taking part, but you're not very fit and are worried you wouldn't be able to keep up. Write to the tour operator. In your letter:
• Explain why you're interested in the tour.
• Ask for information about dates and prices.
• Express your concerns about your fitness level.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time
The bar chart below shows the percentage of households with access to the internet in three European countries between 2007 and 2019.
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers.
You have borrowed money from your bank. You agreed to repay a fixed amount every month. However, it will be difficult to pay any money back this month.
State the amount of money you borrowed and the repayment schedule. Write an email to the bank in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things:
Explain why you borrowed the money.
Explain the reason you cannot pay any money this month and why you will be able to pay next month.
The line graph illustrates how much money was spent on watching films in 3 primary forms namely cinemas, DVDs and legal download as well as the percentage split among the three forms given in the pie charts.
Nowadays, more people move away from their families and friends for work. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
The best way to make roads safer is to make vehicle drivers take a driving test each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree? #
Currently, there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicines. However, at best these medicines are ineffective and at worst they might be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The chart below shows global sales of the top five mobile phone brands between 2009 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Give details about your stay
Explain what you liked and what you didn't like about the hotel
Make suggestions for improvement
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The pie charts below show the percentage of goods transported by five different means within a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funds from government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make conparisons where relevant.
Competitiveness is considered a positive quality among people. Do you agree with this statement? Write an essay of 200-250 words to state your viewpoint.
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give your opinion of your friend's business idea Tell him whether or not you have decided to accept the offer Explain your reasons for this decision You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mark,
Some individuals argue that governments should allocate more funding to railways rather than roads due to the former's higher capacity for transporting goods and passengers. discuss both views
Many people believe that family has the strongest influence on a child’s development, while others believe that external factors such as television, friends and music play a big role. Discuss both views
More and more people today expect to get what they want instantly(e.g. goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
As communications technology develops, people are interacting with their friends and family in different ways from before. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
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
In many countries, truancy* is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community? * truancy = the situation when a child pretends to go to school but in fact goes somewhere else, for example to play unsupervised. The verb is 'to play truant from school.'
Economic growth is the only way to end world poverty. However, some people say it leads to enviroment damage and should be stopped. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays the way people relate with each other has changed due to technology Do you think technology has changed people’s relationship towards each other
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?
In recent times, technology has become increasingly important in education. Some people believe that relying too much on technology can negatively affect traditional teaching methods and human interaction. However, others argue that it enhances the learning experience. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many city centers these days have traffic flow problems, causing congestion and pollution. One solution is to build fast ring roads on the outskirts of a city, taking traffic away from the centre. While this is helpful in some ways, it also causes new problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Terrorist activities are increasing all across the globe. Thousands of people lose their life because of terrorist attacks every year. What do you think are the reasons for the rising terrorism? How does it affect people of the world?
In modern times young adults spending more time with their friends and less time with family. Why has this change occurred? Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home?
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 as 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.
Some poeople think it is more important to spend moeny on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. Others think there are more effective motheds. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Ilets The line graphs illustrate the information about a number of goods, which were transported by different modes in the USA since 1990 and previsions for 2040.
People, in some countries, prefer to have a fast and extensive rail transportation system while others think that improving the existing road transportation system is far more important and that is why more budget should be spent on roads. This essay discusses both views. Personally, I am in favour of developing and enhancing both.
The table and the charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britian. The table shows were the money came from and the chart show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write atleast 150 words.
“In the circumstances of the present-day world, more and more people believe that celebrating Women’s Days is counterproductive, as the special treatment females receive on such occasions only highlights gender inequality.” In about 300 words, state your opinion about this statement.