Working from home is becoming more popular. What are the reasons? Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center it runs to save money.
Write to your local council. In your letter
. Let us know how you and your friends or family can use the center
. explain why a sports and leisure center is important to the local community
. describe the possible effects on the local population if the center were to close
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
chole The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
City centers are very crowded with cars. They often cause a great deal of pollution. Cars should be banned from all centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
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 believe that internationals sporting events are the ideal opportunity to show the world the qualities of the hosting nation.others believe that these events are mainly a large unjustifiable expense.To what extent do you agree or disagree
The graph below shows the percentage change in the number of internationa students graduating fromm universities in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006.
Some think that residents should responsible for keeping their areas clean and tidy, while others say it is the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...........,
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
*say which points in the article you agree with
*explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
*offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
“Some believe that people are naturally born leaders while others feel that leadership skills can develop. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
You are getting married. Write a letter to your English speaking friend to him/her to the wedding. In your letter- describe who you are going to marry, tell what will happen on the wedding day (schedule) and explain why it is important him/her to be at the wedding
Schoolchildren are becoming far too dependent on computer. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills.agree or disagree.
In some countries today, children are taught from a young age that competition is important and that winning is everything. Is this a positive or a negative development?
In modern society , there has been a major concern that many couple have delayed parenthood. Some explanations for this social trend will be put forward before an analysis of its impacts on society and family life is given.Advantage and disadvantage this trend?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think it is important for children to go to school. Discuss both the advantages of each method and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Is it good for children to start using computers at an early age? Give the advantages and disadvantages of this.
The pie charts above show the percentages of industry sectors contributed to the economy of Turkey in 2000 and 2016. Write a report of at least 150 words reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-request advise about a gift for his/her family
-ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
-find out about the food
Bar Graph The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instruments in 2005, 2010, 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the bar graph show men and women studied part time and full time in britain from 1970 to 1991
The table below shows the average annual fees for students to get their master's degree in three different countries in 2007.
You have been asked to organise a special dinner to celebrate your company’s achievements this year. Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In your letter say
why you want to come to the restaurant and when
how many people will attend the dinner
what special requirements you have
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagrams below show the process of producing olive oil. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today, many people prefer to eat their meals alone. What are the causes of this? How do you think it can influence individuals and society?
People have to spend more and more time travelling from their homes for jobs and study. What are the reasons? How can we solve this problem?
Some people think that robots are importanat for human’s future development. Others think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the average consumption of three nutrients by adults in the UK. All of these nutrients may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that nations should interact for development. To what extent do you agree
Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities, the government encourages businesses to move to the rural. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
The graph below shows the percentage of urban/suburban and rural households in a European country that had Internet access between 1999 and 2004.
Smoked foods are popular worldwide because of their special flavour and their long life. The diagram below shows the structure of a home smokery and how it is used. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where revelant. Nhi
The given graph shows the nitrogen oxide emissions produced by four vehicles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie chart illustrates several destinations of anthropology alumni from one university after they finished their bachelor degree and the table gives information on the payment of the anthropology graduates after working for 5 years.
The two maps below show existing and proposed floor plans for the redevelopment of an art gallery.
Some people think that advertising on TV is useful for veiwers, while others disagree.Discuss both sides and give your openion .
The bar charts compare the average years of schooling, the number of scientists and technicians and the amount of money spent on research and development in developing and industrialized countries in 1980 and 1990.
Some people ay that all people should stay in full-time education until they are at least 18 years old . To what exten do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
Some people think that HIEUTHUHAI's songs are getting worse, such as "Trinh", while others say it is satisfying enough. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your next-door neighbor likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to the neighbor. In your letter
describe the situation
explain the problems it is causing you
offer at least one solution
Many people think arts(painting and music)do not directly improve people’s life, so the government should spend money on other important areas. Do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly ove the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam". How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
You recently bought an electronic item from a store, but it stopped working within a few days.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
•Describe the item
•Explain the problem
•Say what you would like the manager to do
Men do most of the high-level jobs. Should the company encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women? What is your opinion on that? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people believe that reading is always good habit. Others feel that it depends on which book a person is reading. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The two maps illustrate the external and internal changes in the design of a health centre that happened from 2005 until the present day
The linegrahp below shows the differences in the consumption of three fast food among Australian teenager. Write a report describing the information shown below.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now one big traffica jam. How True do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
A local school is requesting ideas for renovations. Write to them and include
Problems they have now
Suggestions to change
How they could make these changes