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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Writing Task 1
The parents of your Austral/an 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 to see Chris at a different time.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “When people succeed, it is entirely because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with their success.” Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
The ability to read and write is more important today than in the past. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Protecting the Environment is the responsibility of the government. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Nowadays, technology is being widely spread. In the following years, technology will totally replace the teacher role in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The diagram explains the process for the making of chocolate. There are a total of ten stages in the process, beginning with the growing of the pods on the cacao trees and culminating in the production of the chocolate. To begin, the cocoa comes from the cacao tree, which is grown in the South American and African continents and the country of Indonesia. Once the pods are ripe and red, they are harvested and the white cocoa beans are removed. Following a period of fermentation, they are then laid out on a large tray so they can dry under the sun. Next, they are placed into large sacks and delivered to the factory. They are then roasted at a temperature of 350 degrees, after which the beans are crushed and separated from their outer shell. In the final stage, this inner part that is left is pressed and chocolate is produced.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
There are three main things to consider before writing your essay:
1. Tone (formal or informal)
Sometimes students are friendly with their tutors, but I think it would be better to write a formal letter. Start with your tutor’s surname (e.g. Dear Mr. Smith,) and end with “Yours sincerely,”. Avoid contractions (write “I am” instead of “I’m”), and avoid using informal idioms or expressions. Be polite rather than friendly.
2. Purpose
The main purpose of this letter is to inform your tutor that you are leaving the course. Make this clear straight away (e.g. I am writing to inform you that...). Then cover the three points, writing a short paragraph for each.
3. Ideas
I recommend spending a few minutes planning ideas for each of the task points before you start writing. You need to decide what the evening course is about, what your full-time job is, a reason why you are too busy with work to continue with the course, and whether you want to leave completely or perhaps continue at a later date.
You should write at least 150 words.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____,
You should write at least 150 words.
A local company has initiated a huge construction project near your house.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself;
• Explain that the works disturb you and your neighbors;
• Suggest solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
The following is the diagram of the mobile phone recycling process. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. "Fatherhood ought to be emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up." To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
-Give details of your stay
-What were the high & low points of the hotel
-What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
Your child is going on a trip to a nature reserve organized bye by a local youth club. The club leader is looking for parents to travel with Group and you would like to go.
Write a letter to the leader of the youth club. In your letter-
say why you want to go on the trip
Describe what you could do to help during the trip
Ask for more details about the trip
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The following diagram shows the paper manufacturing cycle
Social media has replaced the traditional method of communicating and people use more and more of social media to communicate and follow news and events. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Write an essay on the following topic. Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to alter our character traits. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Write an email to the mall manager in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things:• Describe the problem you are having with the mall's parking * Explain what you and your family have to do in order to visit the shopping mall now. * Provide some suggestions for how the mall manager can solve this problem.
You saw an advertisement on the website of the local council. They ask for volunteers to help with organization of charity events.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
• Tell that you are willing to help;
• Suggest ways you might help with the events;
• Give details about your availability.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
3. Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic:
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
you come home from work and realize your microwave has stopped working .write an email to your landlord and include following information . tell him about your problem explain why you need a microwave ask him to fix or replace the microwave
You and your family visit the local shopping mall every week. However, it has become more and more difficult to find a parking spot recently. You would like to let the shopping mall manager know about this problem. Your email should do the following things: Describe the problem you are having with the mall’s parking. Explain what you and your family have to do in order to visit the shopping mall now. Provide some suggestions for how the mall manager can solve this problem.
You recently visited a dog park and were disturbed by the lack of control the owners imposed on their dogs, making them dangerous for everyone around. Write an email to your local municipality in about 150-200 words. Your email should include the following things: • Describe the situation • Explain why the dogs were a danger to others • Propose a solution
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
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom This May Concern,
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has developed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
Your friend is celebrating her Birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day.
Write a letter to your friend and
* thank her for the invitation;
* explain why you cannot come;
* propose to meet on other day;
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mary,
These days, watching television is quite a common habit for many people. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television has negative effects on families. Use specific ideas and examples to support your opinion.
The diagram illustrates the linear process of producing steel rods in the furniture industry.Overall,there are several stages in making steel rods, commencing with raw metals being extracted from the mine, going through mechanical and metallurgical techniques to ensure the shapes,and eventually being ready for quality control. To begin with ,raw material is loaded in the slit after the mining extraction in order to prepare for the melting stage.During this step, those element is melted at high temperatures around 1300 and 1500℃. Once finished,metal which is candescent is refined in a smelting cabin,prior to being poured by a machine into ingots. At the following stage of this process, ingots are linked to a cooling reservoir,which is utilized for lowering down the temperature of the metallic components.Subsequently,cooled metal is casted in the strand form while simultaneously rolled by rollers.Later on, steel rods are heated by a machine, and surface checking takes place afterwards to measure their automation.Finally, after being resized by a cutter, steel rods are applied to a unique ID, ready for the inspection.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective. • comics • books • radio • television • film • theatre
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing a game is fun only when you win. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
say where and when you would like to go
include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
say what kind of information you would like to receive
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write about following topic In many countries today, crime novels and TV Crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading paper materials is better than watching electronic devices to gain information. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
ou recently purchased an item from a local store, but you are not satisfies with your purchase. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter
•Describe the item you bought and why you need it
•explain why you are not happy with it
•say what you would like the manager to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter:
correct the information in the article
explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
One of your penfriends wants to imporve his/her English in advance of moving to Sydney.
Write a letter to your penfriend. Advice him/her about the following: listening skills, speaking skills and vocabulary.
the following maps show some of the changes that have taken place in dubai in recent decades
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviours. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
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?
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear __________
You recently graduated from university. You have just been interviewed for a new job. The interviewers liked you and they are interested in hiring you. First, however, you need a letter of reference from a teacher at your university that explains your strengths. Write an email of about 150–200 words to your university teacher and ask for a reference letter. Your email should do the following things: remind the teacher about who you are, provide information about your interview, ask for a reference
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served they liked the hotel but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
1)Say what the participants liked about the hotel
2)Explain why they were unhappy about the food
3)Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your child is going on a trip to another country for 3 days. School is looking for some parents who can join the trip and you decided to apply for the same. You are interested in going with trip. Write a letter to the head of the school and include:
– Why you want to join the team
– What you can do to assist
– Queries related to the trip.
Why is it important to have job autonomy?
Getting a job that in lines with your passion may be enjoyable. It because you have a bigger chance to apply your mastery into practice. And there are many people out there who don’t have the same experience as yours in this case. A few people trying to look for the job, some are waiting to be called for interviewed and others are waiting to get hired.
You may also feel lucky since you were getting hired without making a big effort to get selected. You feel that you are a perfect-fit worker that the companies need. And It makes you even happier as you have been dreaming of working in that company for a long.
At first, all things seem running smoothly without defect. And you think it was a good starting point to show your best performance while working. Your expectation about being free to express yourself is becoming a priority to support your position. You believed that always makes you optimistic in the probation time.
But, high expectation about those things has ruined your career. You are getting inferior because you are not able to express your ideas, strategy, and implementation in your way. At this time, you are feeling the boundaries is so bold and holding yourself back from things you capable of doing. As you are not a strict person who always depends on a formula to do something, sometimes you feel difficult to follow the standard.
I think that as workers we all need more authority in doing job. I feel that the workers will have the potential to flourish when they can do things on their version. Some people think this is not the right way to do. It seems like ourself are arrogant and don’t need to listen to senior advice. But, that’s not a point I want to emphasize here.
Foremost, autonomy makes your job performance better than when you don’t have it at all. It is because by having such freedom to express the idea, the workers will much confident and optimistic. It also hinders job stress that may make them feel working under pressure. The point here is how to make yourself happy while doing your job.
Frankly, Nothing will gonna stop your effort to reach the goals as long as you are getting job autonomy in doing whatever you do.
Nowadays people are following fashion, hairstyle and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
Write a letter to your friend about a book that have read recently . Include the following in
_ Describe the book .
_ Why do you want him/her to read it ?
_ Tell him / her how to get it .
The following chart show the results of a British survey taken in 2009 related to Housing preferences of UK people.