More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place. Why do you think this is happening?
In the future, people many no longer be able to pay for things in shops using card all payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this well happen in one day Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
You use the local swimming pool often and during one of your visit you have encountered a problem. Write a letter to the manager and say
– What the problem was and when it happened
– What the swimming pool staff have done about it
– Suggest your own solution to the problem.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last times you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do.
In many countries, crime rates among young people have been rising. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to address this issue?"
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
Nowadays many people choose ready made food and refuse to cook at home. Why do you think it happens? What are the advantage and disadvantage of such a choice?
You recently stayed at your friend's place, to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
describe what the accident was
explain when it happened
suggest how the damage can be fixed.
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feelask them to explain why there has been a delayask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
in many contries, the number of animals and plants is declining. why do you think this is happening? how can this issue be solved?
You recently travelled on the local bus service in your town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to the passengers. Write a letter to the manager of the local bus service. In your letter
- introduce yourself and say when the incident happened
- describe what you saw and heard
- say what you would like the bus company to do about it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
•explain what has happened
• describe the bag and its contents
• say what you would like them to do about this problem
Robots aand artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You stayed with your friend and by mistake carried home one of his objects. Write a
letter and explain:
- How you enjoyed staying with your friend.
- Explain the object which you brought with you by mistake and explain how the
mistake happened.
- Mention how you plan to return the object.
Write at least 150 words.
Model Answer
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
– Your reason for writing
– What you would like to happen
traveling to another country. A recent storm damaged the house. Write a letter to your friend
And say: What happened and when, What was damaged in the house, What needs to be about it
Many people today prefer to get news online rather than from newspapers or TV.Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
Robots and artificial intelligent are being developed to replace humans in the work place. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
Many people are choosing to delay parenthood. Why is this happening? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In many countries govrnments are investing in new technology to deal with the public why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing. in many cases, the people being monitores are unaware that it is happening. do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The teaching of Information Technology (computers) has become a standard part of the curriculum in most secondary schools. The same is now happening in primary schools, where children as young as six are learning how to use computers. However, there is a danger that IT skills are being taught at the expense of more basic skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are getting married. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend to invite him/her to the wedding. In your letter - describe who you are going to marry, - tell what will happen on the wedding day (the schedule), - explain why it’s important him/her to be at the wedding.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last time ms you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do.
In many cities crime is increasing why do you think its happening? What can be done to help reduce crime levels?
In many countries, traditional customs are being lost Why would this happen? What do you think school and parent should do to keep these custom alive?
More people will work from home and more students will study at home if computer technology becomes cheap and accessible. What will be the advantages and disadvantages if this happens?
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the world, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
Research shows that business meetings, discussions and trainings are happening online nowadays. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
1 For many young people today, shopping is their favorite free time activity. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time?
Some people who failed at school can be highly successful in their adult life. Discuss why does this happen? And what are the main factors to get a successful life?
Nowadays, many people change jobs quite regularly, rather than working in the company for their entire careers. Why do you think this is happening? How can companies keep their workers?
Nowadays, more and more people visit well-known places mainly to take photographs, often without truly observing or experiencing the place itself. This trend raises some important questions: Why is this happening, and do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Having conversation with people in your homeland with a foreign language can create social and functional issues. The following essay is going to discuss why it is problematic to have a foreign dialect and say why this happening can cause serious problems.
In developed countries, many people are living alone or as a small family unit. Why do you think this is happening? How does it affect society?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You recently bought a piece of équipement for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
Describe the problem with the equipment
Explain what happened when you phoned the shop
Say what you would like the manager to do
It is a natural process for animal spaces to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
you are visiting an other town next month for a short break. write a letter to the tourist information center. in your letter
tell them how long you are staying
ask for some suggestion for what to do
find out if there are any local events happening at the time
more and more people are moving to big cities why do you think this is happening? is this a positive or negative development?
It is a natural process for animals to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try and avoid this from happening. Do you agree or disagree
Since the 18th century technological advances have replaced people in the workplace. With today’s technology this process is happening at a greater rate. Technology is increasingly responsible for unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The world today is faced with global warming which is becoming more serious day by day. Why do you think is has happened? What are effects of this development?
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
Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Why is this happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the drawbacks?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening . Do you think the adavantages of this development outright the disadvantages ?
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this happen? What can government dot to help reduce the amount of litter?
In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining. Why do you think this is happening? how can this be solved?
Nowadays, it seems that people tend to waste a great amount of food. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?
In many countries government are investing new technology to deal with the public. Why this is happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?