You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your latter
• Explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
• Say how your work could be done while you are away
• Ask for his/her help in arranging it
inSome companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all times. What are the advantages for a company of having a uniform? Are there any benefits of having a uniform for the staff?
Some people think that bicycles are an effective way to travel and bring many benefits to society. Others feel that bicycles create more problems than they solve. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have been have problems concerning your neighbour's trash lately.
Write a letter to the city enviromental officer. In you letter
derscribe the situation, explain how this problem is affecting you, suggest how the officer could help you with the problem.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. (Steve no copyright)
The charts show degrees granted in different fields at the National University in the years 1990, 2000, and 2010. In the pie charts, there were four majors given in those years: Computer science, Medicine, Business, and Law.
You live in a block of flats, your neighbor makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter, you should:
• explain the situation
• tell him/her how you are affected by this
• suggest what you want the landlord to do.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers 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 centers
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Assignment 2:
One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion.
· What do you think the causes are?
· What solutions can you suggest?
❗️Submit until Saturday morning, March 28
Some people say that watching TV programs and movies related to crime are popular. What do you think it's popular and how does it affect to society?
Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows places visited by different peopleliving in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that in order to prevent illness and disease, government should make efforts in reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A bar graph may be static with data coming from one point in time for this graph compare the difference between leisure activities favourable by boys and girls in Canada
Some people get into debt by buying thing they do not need and cannot afford. What is the reason for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
The given maps represent the changes that have been taken in an office between 2005 and the present day.
The chart below give the information about the percentage of the adults population who were overweight in four different countries in 1980,1990,2000
Nowadays, students sleep less than they used to in the past . what do you think is the reason behinf this? what are effects on individuals
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party.
Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party.
Give details of a plan and see Chris at a different time.
Begin your letter as : Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
You need to take three days off work because of an important event. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Explain why you have to take time off work
Give details such as when and where of the event
Approving the importance of the event related to your work
Suggest who could cover your place while you are away
Even though globalization affects the world's economies in a positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. Discuss the idea.
You have just read an aticle in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your coinith 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 people think that because some students find some subjects such as maths and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extend do you agree?
The bar graph bellow depicts information about the average hourse of unpaid work per week one by pepople in different categories.
The pie charts below show the percentages of expenditure on different items in the USA.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thity 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?
. the bar chart compares the number of households categorized by annual income in the United States in three different years: 2007, 2011, and 2015.
The graph gives information about international tourist arrivals in different parts of the world. Summarise the information and reporting the main features.
The pie charts below show the coffee production, coffee consumption and the profit distribution around the world.
You saw an advertisement requiring volunteers for an organization that helps children. Write a letter and offer to volunteer part time. Include the following in your letter.
-Why are you applying for this position?
-What makes you suitable for it?
-When will you be available?
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school.
in your letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People behave differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different clothes influence the way people behave? Use specific samples to support your answer
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company's head office.
In your letter,
- Give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
- explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
- ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
Human activities have negative affects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both both views and give your opinion.
The charts below give information about the way in which water was used in different countries in 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 You do NOT need to write any addresses
The internet dramatically altered our lives over the past few decades. Although some of these changes have been negative , the overall effect of this technology has been positive. what asr your opinions on this?
the use of electronic media has a negative effect on personal relationships between people. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows three different crimes and the number of cases committed in 1970 and 2005 in England and Wales. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that allowing children make thier own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes, and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that free housing should be provided by the government for the under-privileged and people who cannot afford to buy a house. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that individuals can do little to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a real difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. But still some people prefer to work in offices. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The best way to reduce the number of traffic accidents is to raise the age limit for younger drivers and lower the age limit for elderly ones. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over berween 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as sahara desert and The Antartica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
Some cities have few control over design and construction on housing and office buildings. People think that they are free to choose the design they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
It is often tought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to deal with this issue?
Your office building doesn't have parking available.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
Explain the problem
Suggest a solution
Say why parking will benefit all employees
Taking up some kind of sport is the best way for people to improve their social and psychological well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? What other measure do you think might be effective?