In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driver less. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driver less vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Scientist believe that computer will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it a positive development while others think it is negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion
After finishing school some student go travelling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think the advantages of gap years outweigh the disadvantages ?
Here’s a (General) prompt to warm up:
You have recently moved to a new neighborhood. Write a letter to your friend and tell them:
– Where you moved to
– Describe your new home
– Invite them to visit
Your child's school is going for a trip out of the country for 3 days and parent is allowed to join the group. Write a letter to school.
In your letter, you should:
• ask questions about the trip
• tell them why you want to join the group
• explain how you can help.
You recenty went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good.
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
• say how you feel about his performance
• give details of your musical activities
• explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that children should do what their parents tell them to do; others think children must learn to think for themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The graph illustrates the quantity of British travellers using 3 different transports on a daily basis from 1970 to 2030.
It It has become very common for people to borrow money. Most people have a credit card, a mortgage and öften they will buy a car on credit as well. Is this a good idea or is it too riske? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that teenager should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time . This can be benefit teenagers and the community as well . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foregin language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical preoblems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from own knowledge or experience.
You had an appointment to meet you friend but you were not able to
make it and you couldn't inform him. Write a letter
- Apologize for not coming
- Explain the reasons why you couldn't be there.
- Tell him/her how you tried contacting him/her.
Request another meeting.
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•explain why you changed jobs
•describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
In the future all cars, buses, trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disavatages
Computers and AI technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experiences? Is this a positive or negative development?
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
The graph below shows the percentage of people who travelled by bus in the UK from 2009 to 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents. 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 say that the best way to teach children to behave well is to punish them. Others argue that rewarding and praising children is a better way to teach them the difference between right and wrong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think visual images (e.g. photographs videos) in a news story can accurately tell what happened. Others think it cannot tell the full news story. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
The bar graph represents the export of 5 distinct products by a nation, while the table illustrates the change witnessed in the values in 2015 and 2016.\ Overall, it is clear that the maximum export was of petroleum, while it was minimum for textiles. On the other hand, the value of all products increased over the time except gems and jewellery. To begin with the bar graph, in 2015, the maximum export was of petroleum products, which was nearly 61 billion dollars, followed by engineered goods at roughly 57 billion dollars. However, the least was of agricultural products and textiles, reported below 30 billion dollars. The figures for gems and jewellery was almost 42 billions dollars Over the year, the export inclined minutely for petroleum products and engineered by crossing 80 billions dollars, similarly a hike was noticed for textiles which reached to approximately 30 billion dollars. In contrast, the export fell down for gems and jewellery at exact 40 billion dollars. No change was seen for the agricultural products. In case of table, the value for textiles and engineered goods upsurged dramatically to 15.24% and 8.5%. Likewise, it went up gradually for petroleum products at 3% and agricultural products at 0.81%. Interestingly, the proportion dropped at 5.18% for gem and jewellery.
Many employers are employimg people with good social skills as well as good qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that good social skills is as important as good qualifications to succeed in job
You live near a record shop that sells music, movies, and books.
Write a letter to the shop asking if they have a few different items you are looking for.
– Ask what the prices are and if they can be orders
– Ask when they would arrive and if you can have them held in advance
Computers can translate all kinds of languages well, so our children don't need to learn languages in the future. Discuss.
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
Write an apology letter to a friend from overseas that it will be impossible for him or her to stay with you. In the letter,
you should:
• Tell why it is not possible
• Give him alternative choice to live
• Invite him or her to come in the future
If you could meet any famous person, living or dead, who would you choose to meet? What would you tell him/her? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students with the highest marks, while others say they should accept people of all ages, even if they did not do well at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time. Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it. You should You do NOT need to write your own address.
You have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. Include the following in your letter:
– Explain why you are writing
– Explain why you have decided to leave the company
– Tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment
The internet is viewed an excellent means of communication by many.However, there are some who would argue that it is actually destroying our communication skills . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the number of travellers using three major airports in New York City between 1995 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You had recently ordered a book, online from a bookseller. The book sent by him was not the latest edition, even though you had paid the money according to the latest edition version. Write an email to bookseller in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things. 1.Complain about the service of the online site. 2.State about the urgency for the latest edition.
Living in a country when you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious serius social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extents do you agree or disagree with this statement?
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business. Write a letter to reply to your friend’s offer. In your letter -Give your opinion of your friend’s business idea. - Tell him whether or not you have decided to accept his offer - and explain your reasons for this decision.
In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. Whet are the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative?
Your friend from overseas is coming to visit you next month.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•tell them what they need to bring
•tell them what they will be doing during the time they are visiting
•warn them about some things that might be challenging
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
•state your reason for writing
•describe the problem and your concerns
•explain what you would like the Principal to do.
Some people say that supermarkets should have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging for products they sell. Others say it is the resposibility of the consumers to avoid such products. Discuss and give your opinion.
You are going to visit New Zealand for an English and homestay program. You have just received details of your homestay host family. Write your first letter to the family:
Introduce yourself
Ask the family some questions to get info that is imp to you
Tell the family about your arrival date and time.
Nowadays many people travel to foreign coutries foe pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the coutries travelled to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is difficult for teachers to be both popular (well-liked) and effective in helping students learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Success in formal 'pen and paper' examinations is often seen to be a sign of intelligence. To what extent do you agree with the view that formal examinations measure intelligence? How can students be assessed?
You are travelling next month to stay with a family you do not know as part of a language training course.
Write a letter to the family to introduce yourself. In your letter,
-Say when and how you will be arriving
-Tell the family a little about yourself
-Ask about the type of food that the family eats.
In many countries children are taught discipline using both means encouragement as well as punishment. Which method is more suitable and effective? Is discipline necessary for children.
Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter:
• Tell him or her about the occasion
• Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer
• Ask him suitable recommendations
Start with Dear..............,
Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this
travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell your friend how you feel about the problem explain how you faced a similar situation in the past suggest possible solutions to the problem
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain why you need the recipe from his/her country