You currently live in a rental apartment, and the noise from your neighbours disturbs you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
describe how this situation affects you;
explain what steps you have taken to address the problem;
ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter: • Describe the situation • Explain how you were helped • State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
The graph below shows the changes in weekly food consumption per person in Great Britain from 1985 to 2010. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The graphs show changes in spending habits of people in UK between 1971 and 2001. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
You have learned that a foreign friend plans to live and work in your country for 6 months.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Tell him/ her how you learned of his/her plan.
Suggest a place for him/her to live.
Describe how she/he can find a job
Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for the holidays. In your letter, you should:
•explain your travel plans
•describe the interesting places you plan to visit
•ask for suggestions for sightseeing options.
You recently visited a local sports club and found some issues with the facilities. Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter:
- Explain why you visited the club
- Describe the issues you found
- Suggest improvements
There Is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your Mend who you think would be interested to take part in it. In your letter
Describe the event.
Say why you think he / she would be interested.
Suggest an arrangement to meet there with him / her.
You are planning to return to your home town for a holiday after a long absence.
Write a letter to one of your old friend. In your letter,
. explain that you are coming and that you'd like to meet again
. describe what you're planning to do
. say where you're staying and when you'd free to meet.
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by another person.
Write a letter to him/her. In your letter
Thank him/her for the timely assistance
Describe how emergent the situation is
Think highly of his/her selfless behavior
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
•Describe the complaints that have been made
•Say why the reception area is important
• Suggest how the reception area could be improved
Some parents are thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of having an au pair. discuss some advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion about the au pair domesctic services.
The diagram describes how many changes had Queen Mary hospital since Sarah construction starting in 1960.
Your friend Mark has dropped his phone and it is now broken. He is thinking about buying a new one. You bought a new phone last month. Write a letter to Mark. In your letter: describe the phone you bought, explain the advantages and disadvantages of your phone
give, Mark your advice on whether he should buy it and why
You rent a flat with your friend who is moving out. It is too expensive for you to pay the rent alone.Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter: •explain the situation •describe why you would like to stay in this flat •ask the landlord if you can find another flatmate
The graph below shows the differences in the consumption of three fast food among Australian teenager. Write a report describing the information shown below.
You need a website for your business, and you would like to ask your friend to build it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
Include a brief description of your business
Explain what you would like to have on the website
Provide some ideas on the use of images on the websit
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
•give details of the purchase
•describe the problem
•explain why you need a replacement urgently
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most'.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most.
In your letter describe what this book was about,
explain how this book influenced you, and say whether this book would be likely to influence other people.
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area will improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
•describe the complaint that have been made
•say why the reception area is important
•suggest how the reception area could be improved
You stayed with a local family when you participated in an exchange program in lreland. You returned to your home country in a hurry and found that you had forgotten to take your laptop. Write a letter to the family and thank them for their hospitality. Describe your computer and where it is, and ask the host to send it back to you.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. She has asked for your advice. ・explain why you think she would enjoy ・describe possible advantages ・say whether you would like to go camping with your friend
You recently bought a product, but you are not satisfied with it. Write a letter to the company that made the product. In your letter:
•Describe the product you bought
•Explain why you are not satisfied with it
•Suggest what the company should do to fix the problem
two maps for Ryemouth city in 2 different years. describe its changes over these tow years
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday • describe some possible disadvantages • say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You recently moved to a new neighborhood and want to introduce yourself to your neighbor. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Explain who you are and why you are writing.
Describe your family and interests.
Offer to meet them in person to get acquainted.
You were hurt in a small accident in a store last week. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
introduce yourself
describe what happened
say what action you would like the manager to take
Some people think that detailed criminal description on newspaper and TV has bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money
write a letter to the local council
-give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
-explan why the sports leisure centre is important for the local community
-describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below. » You should » You should not spend more than 20 minutes on this task.
You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space when you get home from work.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
• describe the situation.
• explain why it bothers you.
• suggest something the landlord could do to solve the problem.
Some people advocate death penalty for those who committed violent crimes.Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society. Describe adavantages and disadvantages of death penalty and give your own opinion.
You recently did a short coockery course. The coockery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at rhe coockery school. In your letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you have done since the course
suggest another coockery course you would like the school to offer
Map the maps below describe an area before and after the construction of a hydroelectric power plant
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part time voluntary/ unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary / unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter
Explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful.
Give details of when you would be available for work.
You are planning to travel abroad and would like a friend to take care of your apartment annd pet cat while you are away:
write a letter to your friend:
explain how long and why will you be away
describe the tasks you would like your friend to do
tell your friend that he is welcome to stay in your apartment
As the world becomes technologically advanced, computers are replacing more and more jobs. Describe some job positions that may be lost because of computers, and discuss at least one problem that may result. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
• give details about the concert
•describe how you won the tickets
•explain why you’ve chosen your friend to go with you
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
1)Describe what this book was about
2)Explain how this book influenced you
3)Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam.
Charts A and B show the share of the UK and Australian cinema market in 2001 and cinema admission in the UK and Australia from 1976 to 2006. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Writing Task 1
you have bought some clothing onllne and are not s atisfied with
your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In
your email
-> give details of the purchase
-> describe the problem
-> explain why you need a replacement urgently
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your English speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celbrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-say how important New Year is to people in your country
-describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
-explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
Question: you are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
writ a letter to your employer. in your letter
--explain your situation
--describe your problems
--tell him/her when you think you can start
Your local library is hiring a new staff member, and you are interested in applying for the position.
Write a letter to the library manager to apply for the job.
•explain why you are interested in working at the library
• describe your relevant qualifications and experience
ask about the next steps in the hiring process
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You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company.
In your letter:
•describe the item
•explain where and when you left it
•say what action you would like the company to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You and your friend are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house together.Write a letter to a property agent, iN your letter
Introduce yourself your friend
Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university Recommend the best way for him|her to look for accommodation Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
You recently stayed at a hotel and found the service unsatisfactory. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Explain the problem with the service.
Describe how this affected your stay.
Suggest what you would like the hotel to do as compensation