You travelled to another city on business last week, and there was a problem with
your hotel room.
Write to the hotel manager. In your letter…
- Tell the manager about the problems you had
- Explain to them how you feel about what happened
- Let them know what actions you would like them to take.
Write no less than 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Start your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reding. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specic examples to explain answer.
All fathers should be entitled to time-off from work when their children are born. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The mass media, including the television, radio and newspapers have great influence in shaping people’s ideas. To what extend for you agree or disagree with this?
You recently stayed in a hotel and left an item in the room. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
● describe the item that you left in the room
● explain where you think the item might be
● suggest how the manager can return the item to you
1.In many countries, people like to eat more food from other regions than local food. As a result, much of the food has to come from other regions. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages
The chart below shows the changes in the percentage of households with cars in one European country between 1971 and 2001.
The role of technology in education is rapidly growing. Some believe that technology will completely replace traditional teaching methods, while others argue that traditional methods are irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think news has no connection to peoples lives. Therefore, it is a waste of time to read the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the average retirement age of males and females in six countries in 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that children’s success in adulthood is related to the way they have been raised by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?
There is a considerable amount of evidence that increasing car use is contributing to global warming and having othe undesirrable effects on people's health and well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people say that noise made by people should be strictly controlled while others say they should be free to make noise without limitation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or diagree?
You recently discovered that there are plans to construct a new block of flats in your local area.
Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter:
· explain how you know about the plans
· describe the negative effects this will have on your neighbourhood
· suggest a possible solution to the problem
Artists need a certain amount of freedom o develop their creativity. Some people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas To what extent do you agree or desagree?
The diagram below shows how rock is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below show the percentage of housing owned and rented in the UK in 1991 and 2007. Summarize the information by describing the main features of the charts and making comparisons where appropriat
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In many countries, people are moving away from rural areas to live in cities. What problems can this cause, and how can these problems be solved?
The diagram illustrates the basic principles brick manufacturing.The process had two ways in which bricks are made.
The pie charts below compare the proportion of energy capacity in gigawatts in 2012 with the predictions for 2030
Some people get into debt by buying things they son't need and can't afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem.
The two maps below shows an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You travelled by a long distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged.
Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter
• Inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled
• Describe your suitcase and what happened to it
• Explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase
Internet access helps young people and workers achieve their education and work goals more easily than before. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
It is offen considered that change is mire beneficial to.people than trying to avoid ot it and have everything remain the same .Fo you think the advantages of change outweigh the disadvantages?
In many places new homes are required, but the only space available for building them is on the countryside. Some people believe it is most important to protect the countryside and not build new houses there. What us your opinion about this?
In some countries many children do not have the opportunity to receive quality education. Therefore, they have fewer opportunities to develop themselves and also to become participative members of society. What are reasons for this? What solutions can you think of to improve people's access to education? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In many countries, fast food is becoming more popular than traditional meals.
Why is this happening?
Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
•Describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
•Summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
•Say how you think the company should spend the money
The chart below shows tha value of one country's exports in various catagories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each catagory of exports in 2016 compared with 2015 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relavant.
The graph below shows the percentage of New Zealand primary school students learning a second language learned for the years 2006 to 2014.
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Your internet connection has recently been slow and unreliable.Write a letter to your internet service provider to complain. In the letter:
-Describe the problem and why you are unhappy
-Arrange for an engineer to visit your home -Request a reduction in your bill
Countries are becoming similar because people are able to buy the same product anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience/
The media tends to focus on problems rather than positive developments. Some people think that this is harmful to individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that education should only be persude during school and university years while others argue that learning is a long life process. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people believe that the government should be responsible for making laws to improve public health and nutrition, while others argue that it is a matter of personal choice and responsibility. Discuss both the views and then give your opinion.
In recent years, "responsible tourists" have paid attention to preserving both cultures and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a "responsible tourists". To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that when deciding how taxes should be spent, governments should prioritise health care. Other people believe that there are more important priorities for taxpayers' money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
some think the best way to motivate and encourage people to work hard id to pay them based on how much they produce and sell. (to what extent do you agree or disagree whit this opinion.
Art is considered an important part of a society as well as an expression of its culture. Do you think it is important fo o be taught art? r children to be taught art? Do you think children should be encouraged to focus on art rather than other subjects?
Some people argue that teachers should make the choice about the subjects and lesson contents for their classes. Others think this should be decided by the government.. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People will buy a product if it has quality or fulfil their needs. There is no need for advertisement. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below shod road access. Summarise and make comparisons
There is a problem with the changing room in the sports centre that you visit.You have complained several times but with no success
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre.In your letter:
•describe what the problem with the changing room is
•say what happened last time you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do
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
-say what you would like to do to show you are sorry
Government involvement in the arts, such as music and theatre is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?