Many people now travel overseas for their holidays, rather than staying in their own countries. What are some reasons for this change? What problems does the rise in international tourism cause?
Last year you met someone on holidays and become friends. He/she has informed you that they will be near to your home town on business in a few months’ time.
Write a letter to your friend inviting them to stay with you. In your letter
• Say how pleased you are to hear from them.
• Invite them to stay with you.
• Tell them about your ideas of how you could spend the time together.
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Employees should be allowed to enjoy longer holidays to remain motivated and attached to their employer. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
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 suggestion for sightseeing options.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school.
• describe what you enjoyed about the course
: well known instructors, interactive practical assignments,
• say how much cooking you’ve done since the course : started to help my mother for cooking, during holidays started small tiffin services for students
• suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer
In future more people will choose to go to holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holidays. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that school holidays should be longer to give students more time to relax and enjoy their free time. Others argue that shorter holidays are necessary to maintain a strong focus on academic studies. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the age profile of tourists on backpacking holidays and guided tours in New Zealand in 2005, and standing next to a pie chart gives the satisfaction rating of their stay.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average 'holiday' is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
More students should choose to do voluntary work during the long holidays rather than working for money. Discuss both views.
Some employers want to be able to contac their staff at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
Holidays honor people or events. If you could create a new holiday, what person or event would it honor and how would you want people to celebrate it? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
All the people in a company should be treated equally and provided with the same number of holidays in a year or people doing different jobs enjoy different amount of holiday time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
For some people, the ideal holiday is to get away from their normal routine by staying in a hotel or camping in a countryside. Others prefer to stay at home and do things they do not normally have time for. What do you think are the benefits of going away on holidays? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are travelling internationally for their holidays but it is expensive and bad for the environment. Do the advantages of international travel for the individual outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, governments spend alot of money celebrating national holidays and festivals. However, some people think that spending money on these celebrations is a waste. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view?
Today more people are spending their holidays abroad. What in your opinion are the primary reasons of this? What are the main effects of this trend on the local touristic attractions?
The bar chart shows how many people came from 5 countries to Australia for business, holidays or to visit family and friends in 2017.
The chart below shows the different types of accommodations chosen by the British when they were on holidays in 2013.
In many countries, primary and secondary school close for two months or more in summer holidays. What is the value of school holidays ? What are the arguments in favor of shorter holidays? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
Some people believe that longer holidays must be given to employees so that they do heir job better. To what extent do you agree?
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even during the holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?p
The graph and table show the number of individuals’ working hours and the number of paid holidays from 1998 to 2004.
Some people think that several short holidays from school are better, while others think one long summer holiday for the year is better for children. Discuss both views and include your own opinion and relevant examples
These days, older people who have retired often choose to spend money on themselves (for example on holidays) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
Due to the low cost of flights, many people are choosing to holiday abroad rather than have holidays in their own country. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this.
In the future, more people will chose to go on holidays in their own country and not travel abroad on holidays. Do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what experience and special skills you have
• Explain why you are interested in the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
Nowadays, people travel to other countries for a holidays. Why people do so? is this a positive or a negative development for the countries they travel to?
Most people enjoy holidays and the travel and tourism is a billion dollar industry. All over the world people are traveling either for business or pleasure or both. People who can afford to or have free time go away frequently for short holidays or on weekends. Others who are working or studying try to take a holiday at least once a year, away from home and work or studies. What are the benefits of travel? Give good reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends, where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holidays photos
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
*thank them for the holidays and the photos
*explain why you did not write earlier
*Invite them to come and stay with you
Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the years. Others believe it would be beneficial to have fewer longer vacation. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Governments spend a lot of money on public event including national holidays, public and religious festivals. Some people say that the governments spends too much on this and that should use this money on other major things. Do you agree or disagree?
You looked after a friend’s house while he/she was away on holidays. While you were there, you broke one of the windows.
Write to your friend. In the letter,
Explain what happened
Apologise for breaking the window
Say how you are going to fix the issue
All the people in a company should be treated equally and provided with the same number of holidays in a year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vacations.” Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Government spend a lot of money on public celebrations such as national holidays and public festivals. Some people say that government spend too much on this and that they should use this money on other useful things. Do you agree or disagree ?
Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life.
Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter:
– Describe what you did for your last birthday: early mrning visited temple, did dinner at secret kitchenr with my near and dear ones,
– Ask for photos of your sibling’s last holiday: toronto visit on your last summer holidays
– Talk about something you are looking forward to: about your graduation
Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vacation. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have one long holiday. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average ‘holiday’ is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantage than disadvantages?
Compared to previous generations, an increasing number of people are traveling overseas for holidays. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Due to low-cost flights, many people are choosing to holiday abroad rather than have holidays in their own country. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?
You visited a hotel during your holidays, You were greatly impresses. Write a letter to the hotel authorities thanking
them for the service and facilities provided to you.
"According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average 'holiday' is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?"
The table below shows the minimum number of public holidays that companies are required to give their full-time workers in six countries in 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some employees want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
In many countries, primary and secondary schools close for two months or more in the summer holidays. What is the value of long school holidays? What are the arguments in favour of shorter school holidays? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.