In this ESL banking writing task describe the data in the two figures below that relate to banks in the UK. Figure A shows the total number of branches that the four biggest banks had open in 2014, while Figure B shows the number of branches that each of those banks closed in 2013. Write two or three paragraphs describing the information included in the two figures.
Your next-door neighbour likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to the neighboor. In your letter
describe the situation
explain the problems it is causing you
offer at least one solution
n many countries around the world, it is common for families to run their own business. Some people think that keeping the business within the family is the best approach while other believe this could lead to problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The main purpose of public libraries should to provide books. Public libraries should not spend their limited resources on computer software, videos. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress . To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your own knowledge or experience.
some people think that children should be encouraged to play outdoor games that require physical activities instead of playing computer games at home. Do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world should we use animals for lab testing . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that children going to single sex schools have disadvantages later in life. to what extent do you agree?
Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that men and women have different qualities, therefore cartain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The company you work for is planning to provide special training for staff. Your duty is to find out if the local conference centre has suitable facilities in order to hold the training.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter
• Give some details about the training course
• Describe what kind of equipment you will need for the course
• Ask some questions about the facilities at the conference centre
Practice 1:
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should You do NOT need to write any address.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
•explain why you cannot keep the appointment
•apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
•ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Children’s leisure activities should be educational because they have too much to learn before they become adults. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much as information as possible in scitientific research, business and academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Describe the city you moved to
• Tell him/her about your new job
• Invite him/her to visit you
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Educating young peaple is naturally important, However, some think governments ought to invest more education for adults in need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 40 mins. Some educationalists think that international exchange visits will benefit teenagers at school. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Topic 3: Some people believe that hobbies need to be difficult to be enjoyable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays more and more children are being brought up in single-parent families. What are the causes of this? What effects can be seen as a result of this?
Many people believe that companies and individuals should pay to clean up the environment in proportion to the amount of pollution they have produced. Do you agree or disagree? This is the question then i provide a template of agree or disagree you also follow the brand descriptor also that i provided
Fewer people are reading books these days. Therefore we should close all liblaries and use the funds for something more urgent like healthcare. Do you agree or disagree?
You are having problems with a neighbour’s animals because the fence between your properties is old and In poor repair. You want the neighbour to pay half the cost of building a new fence.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
•say what the problems are
•explain how a new fence will solve the problems
• suggest that the neighbour pays half of the cost
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter introduce yourself explain why you haven't handed in the project yet request more time to do it. Write at least 150 words.
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Sometimes it is better not to tell the truth. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some people feel that mixed schools are better for children while others feel single sex schools are .discuss both views and give ur opinion
Improvement in health, education and freight are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poor nations in such areas to what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, remote work has become increasingly popular due to advancements in technology and changes in workplace culture. Some people believe that remote work enhances employee productivity, while others argue that it has a negative impact. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe it is important for cities and towns to invest heavily in building large outdoor spaces. Do you agree or disagree?
Most career choices demand vocational skills or specialist knowledge. However, despite this, most schools still teach academic subjects such as history or social studies. Discuss the advantagess and disadvantages of this
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other type of job should be highly paid?
the chart below shows the amount of moeny per week spent on fast foods in Britain.
Write a letter to your neighbour about the damage that occurred to your car while he was parking his car in the lane outside your home. In the letter, you should:
describe the damage
say how you feel about this problem
suggest to him what actions he should take.
The pictures illustrate the change in Shipmouth between 1995 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
most people believe that social media such as facebook and instagram negatively impact society band individual. to wat extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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.
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some jobs are based at a single work place where the hours are the same each day, while other jobs involve frequent travel and ireegular working hours. Discus the advantages of both types of job and give your opinion about which one is best.
Some people claim that public museum and art galleries will be no longer necessary because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree?
A research suggests that damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. Write 150-200 words discussing whether you agree or disagree and why do you take that stance. What effects could it have if the government goes with either choice? Option A: Support the topic. Option B: Go against the topic.
The charts illustrate the proportion of population trends in Scotland in three different stages from 1940 to 2020.
Shopping is becoming more and more popular as a leisure activity. However, some people feel that this has both positive and negative effects. Why is shopping so popular? What effects does its increase in popularity have on individuals and on society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlegde or experience.
The rise of convince food has helped people keep up with the speed of modern lifestyle. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
International marketing is sometimes seen as invasive and interfering with the country in question. Others argue that it is a necessary and economic form of education, along with the dissemination of ideas, language and culture. Discuss both points of view and then give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is good to sharer as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The number of vehicles registered for use between 1996 and 2006 in a European country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that people have the right to university education, and government should make it free no matter what their financial background. To what extent do vou agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycke more of their waste.
Some people believe that school molds the intellect and skills and not the virtues and attitudes of its students. Do you agree or disagree? Give examples based on your own knowledge and experience